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FJ03 TFZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,857 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,198 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,198 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,182 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate not at this present time affecting view of registration number

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 TFZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TFZ, 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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What year was FJ03 TFZ registered?

FJ03 TFZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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