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DX53 TUA

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 78,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISE BONE ARMS rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

SIGNS OIL LEAK S P\ STEERING PIPES

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,799 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISE BONE ARMS rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

SIGNS OIL LEAK S P\ STEERING PIPES

Pass 24 May 2016 67,485 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORROSION

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,810 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2014 60,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,400 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,650 miles

front tyres have cracks to inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 13,650 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 TUA is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

DX53 TUA is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is DX53 TUA safe to buy?

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