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FJ53 NFO

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,013 mi
Last recorded59,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NFO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,013 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2017 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s outer cv boot weaping grease

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,292 miles

offside front cv boot insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,292 miles

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

offside front cv boot insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,905 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 51,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,541 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 19,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 14,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 14,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,977 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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FJ53 NFO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJ53 NFO, 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 FJ53 NFO registered?

FJ53 NFO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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