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EK03 NMJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 NMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion outer siklls

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,465 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint gaiter small split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,947 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Only 2mm of front brake pad left.

Suspension corroded and covered in underseal.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer joint corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,160 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,820 miles

slight seepage on n/s c.v. gaiter (through shaft)

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 NMJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NMJ, 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 EK03 NMJ registered?

EK03 NMJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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