CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ03 NVU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 NVU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,870 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,099 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre worn/low on edge

Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,908 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,157 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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ03 NVU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ03 NVU?

You can check the full history of FJ03 NVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ03 NVU registered?

FJ03 NVU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FJ03 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 NVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ03 NVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ03 NVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.