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FJ03 TBZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills obscured by trim

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded and other mount snapped

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills obscured by trim

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded and other mount snapped

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,794 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,154 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,585 miles

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

acceptable chip in windscreen on n/s

front brake discs wearing,may need to replace at next pad change

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted,not able to inspect sills

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,604 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,208 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate not affecting view of registration number at time of test

small surface cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

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 TBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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