CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG53 ZRU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,488 mi
Last recorded53,488 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZRU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Wet - BORDERLINE! (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BORDERLINE! (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 49,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BORDERLINE! (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 7,435 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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG53 ZRU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG53 ZRU, 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

How do I check the history of FG53 ZRU?

You can check the full history of FG53 ZRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG53 ZRU registered?

FG53 ZRU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FG53 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 ZRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 ZRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 ZRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.