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DX53 VUN

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VUN
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,970 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 50,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front disks lipped.

rear disks corroded and scored.

Fail 31 Dec 2011

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,085 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 36,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,746 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,801 miles

rear foot brake imbalance high 28 percent

Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear foot brake imbalance high 28 percent

Pass 3 May 2008 19,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 11,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,850 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 VUN is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

DX53 VUN is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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