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FJ03 NUM

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 NUM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,247 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,233 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 65,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,862 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
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FJ03 NUM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ03 NUM, 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.

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FJ03 NUM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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