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FN03 DGY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,915 mi
Last recorded74,915 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DGY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush split ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracking ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 74,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush split ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracking ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,739 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 67,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 60,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 52,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 43,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,082 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,875 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Rear tail pipe bracket broken but silencer is still adequately supported

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,216 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing adrift

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,897 miles

nearside front shock absorber casing come adrift

nearside front tyre cracking badly on shoulder

offside front tyre cracking badly on shoulder

Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,800 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber casing come adrift

nearside front tyre cracking badly on shoulder

offside front tyre cracking badly on shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,925 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 8 Apr 2014 25,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,703 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber cover come adrift

Fail 16 Apr 2012 20,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front shock absorber cover come adrift

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front shock absorber stem cover come adrift

Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,847 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,196 miles

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 DGY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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