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DX53 BNJ

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 90,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,946 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,793 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers in place stopping full inpection of sills.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,793 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Plastic sill covers in place stopping full inpection of sills.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat n/s/r

Fail 10 Jul 2009 54,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat n/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,211 miles

cut in osr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 17 May 2007 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2007 31,974 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,274 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNJ, 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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DX53 BNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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