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FX53 CWL

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 CWL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,410 miles

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

both front wishbone arms corroded

front discs corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2023 58,401 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wishbone arms corroded

front discs corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,954 miles

Cracking to tread on o/s front tyre.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding (not visible where it passes through rubber grommet).

Cracking to tread on o/s front tyre.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,601 miles

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding.

o/s front brake disc deteriorating on inner surface.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,384 miles

Brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,826 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,826 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed item from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked n/s washer (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,165 miles

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes to o/s front & to o/s rear flexies corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,563 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,768 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,661 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,482 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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FX53 CWL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FX53 CWL, 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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FX53 CWL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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