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FN03 DGF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,084 mi
Last recorded51,084 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DGF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 46,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 43,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,964 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mil warning light staying on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil warning light staying on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,339 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 18,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,999 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 5,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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FN03 DGF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FN03 DGF, 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 FN03 DGF registered?

FN03 DGF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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