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EU03 ABX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ABX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,046 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer cv boot inner clip starting to allow grease to pass

nearside rear wheel arch damaged and holed

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer cv boot inner clip starting to allow grease to pass

nearside rear wheel arch damaged and holed

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,426 miles

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

unable to check wheel bolts trims fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,184 miles

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

unable to check wheel bolts trims fitted

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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EU03 ABX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EU03 ABX, 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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EU03 ABX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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