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EK03 DCF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,573 mi
Last recorded76,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DCF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,085 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,865 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

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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EK03 DCF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK03 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 DCF registered?

EK03 DCF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is EK03 DCF safe to buy?

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