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DX53 BHU

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BHU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,380 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads appear low

front cross member / radiator support heavily undersealed

rear brake pipes corroded to rear flexi hoses

rear subframe heavily undersealed

surface corrosion to braking surfaces

Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads appear low

front crossmember/radiator support has surface corrosion

light to medium surface corrosionto front and rear sub-frame assys. and general components

rear brake pipes corroded to rear flexi hoses

surface corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,635 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on.

Nail in n/s front & rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,126 miles

Blow on exhaust at flexi.

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,196 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 28,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,990 miles

rear discs worn heavily. limited life.

rear pads nearing wear limit. limited life

Fail 31 Oct 2006 27,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs worn heavily. limited life.

rear pads nearing wear limit. limited life

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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DX53 BHU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX53 BHU registered?

DX53 BHU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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