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EU53 EBJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,414 mi
Last recorded37,414 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,652 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 35,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not lighting up (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 33,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,569 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,061 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 25,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,694 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2011 16,688 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 9,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,586 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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EU53 EBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 EBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU53 EBJ registered?

EU53 EBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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