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FJ03 EKK

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EKK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 108,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 90,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,176 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 80,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 78,490 miles

Brake performance not tested all brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear + leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,640 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,990 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

fan belt +power steering belt

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,675 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,440 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking 185/55/15

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,440 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking 185/55/15

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,413 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,431 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,764 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,801 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt retracting slow

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,496 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,993 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 EKK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKK, 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 EKK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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