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FX53 CXM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,822 miles

general corrosion

Fail 13 May 2020 72,804 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))

Front subframe/suspension corroded

Nearside Front 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 wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Rear wiper blade split

headlamps discolouring

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,961 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,930 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,596 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,216 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,365 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 46,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,398 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 CXM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CXM, 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 FX53 CXM registered?

FX53 CXM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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