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FJ03 EJE

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,030 miles

small chip to windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,404 miles

both driveshaft outer boots perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,220 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,288 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,476 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,564 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,993 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,141 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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FJ03 EJE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 EJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ03 EJE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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