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FJ03 EKM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EKM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

all tyre pressures look low

general under body corrotion

Pass 1 May 2019 73,481 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension lower arm bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,419 miles

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

all rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

all rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,623 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,631 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,630 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,624 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,028 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 EKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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