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FJ03 TGX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TGX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,044 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,590 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate stone chiped

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,691 miles

damage to front number plate

front brakes worn low

Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to front number plate

front brakes worn low

Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,783 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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 TGX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGX, 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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What year was FJ03 TGX registered?

FJ03 TGX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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