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DX53 FVV

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FVV
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 115,604 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights hazed advise a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights hazed advise a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 102,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 94,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,203 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 ON CROSS BAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,203 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced X2 NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 ON CROSS BAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,302 miles

offside front and rear tyre worn thin on the outside edges

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,299 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front and rear tyre worn thin on the outside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,054 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on edge of tyres

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight cracks in rear tyres tread pattern

advise slight damp oil stain power steering pipe

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight cracks in rear tyres tread pattern

advise slight damp oil stain power steering pipe

Pass 26 May 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,636 miles

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 FVV is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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