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EU53 ECW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,927 mi
Last recorded39,927 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,576 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 36,576 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 32,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,908 miles

High level lamp not working.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,499 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,050 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,662 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 ECW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

EU53 ECW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is EU53 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ECW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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