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EU53 EHX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EHX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 120,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 120,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FIT X 2 WIPER BLADS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working RE NEW STOP LIGTH BUD AND MAKE WORK (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 114,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,040 miles

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

headlight patterns weak

Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight patterns weak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,655 miles

Front wiper blades worn & smearing.

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate deteriated.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,214 miles

FRQNT PLATE CRACKED UP

Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,212 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRQNT PLATE CRACKED UP

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,456 miles

FRONT PLATE CRACKED UP

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,912 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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 EHX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EHX, 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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EU53 EHX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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