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FD52 FHB

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 FHB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,172 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,403 miles

both front and rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,358 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

ac pipe split

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

ac pipe split

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,102 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight leak of grease round osf cv boot clip

Fail 28 Jan 2008 34,102 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight leak of grease round osf cv boot clip

Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,467 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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FD52 FHB is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD52 FHB, 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 FD52 FHB registered?

FD52 FHB is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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