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DX53 FWV

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,255 miles

centre exhaust has alight blow

osf brake disc pitted inner face

osr quarter panel rusty

rear subframe corroded

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,244 miles

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

centre exhaust has alight blow

osf brake disc pitted inner face

osr quarter panel rusty

rear subframe corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,011 miles

chip in screen

rera subframe rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

chip in screen

rera subframe rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe rusty

small chip in screen

Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,402 miles

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

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

small chip in screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,404 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 90,404 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,843 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,090 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,492 miles

long travel on handbrake recommend further investigation

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 FWV is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

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

Is DX53 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 FWV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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