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FX53 JXL

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 JXL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,583 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate sticks out to far

Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate sticks out to far

slight wiper smear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,997 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,166 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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FX53 JXL is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX53 JXL, 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 FX53 JXL registered?

FX53 JXL is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FX53 JXL safe to buy?

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