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FJ53 VSO

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VSO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,980 miles

parking brakes just meet minimum requirement

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,670 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake readings : n/s 141, o/s 63.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,447 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside front brake pads slightly sticking in calipers

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,753 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,689 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,716 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,736 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 VSO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ53 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

FJ53 VSO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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