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FJ03 EVH

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EVH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 72,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 72,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 68,030 miles

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2016 68,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 61,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,390 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall very badlt perished & cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,216 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn allowing some movement

Inner tread lifting slightly on both rear tyres

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,214 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn allowing some movement

Inner tread lifting slightly on both rear tyres

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,038 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn allowing movement

Heavy oil leak

Play in rear suspension arm bushes

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,653 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively 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 31 Oct 2007 12,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,072 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 EVH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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