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EU53 EDL

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,289 mi
Last recorded62,289 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EDL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 62,288 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour BOTH (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake a little high

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,527 miles

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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EU53 EDL is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EU53 EDL, 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 EU53 EDL registered?

EU53 EDL is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EU53 EDL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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