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EU53 EXW

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EXW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,158 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,833 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 68,733 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,868 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever

Rear number plate may not pass the MOT next time

Fail 1 Nov 2008 49,868 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate may not pass the MOT next time

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,101 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 EXW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EU53 EXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 EXW registered?

EU53 EXW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EU53 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 EXW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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