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DX53 KHF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KHF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15/88H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mount poor condition (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

headlights have a poor beam pattern due to headlamp lens deteriated

Fail 14 Sep 2015 126,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

headlights have a poor beam pattern due to headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,897 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,420 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,420 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,332 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,332 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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DX53 KHF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 KHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX53 KHF registered?

DX53 KHF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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