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GJ52 FFE

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FFE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,096 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,095 miles

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

Nearside 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,974 miles

Nearside 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid dirty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Small chips in swept area of screen

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front outer cv boot perished also has pin hole in it

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

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.70.13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.70.13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.70.13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.70.13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 14 Jan 2017 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,891 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2015 63,308 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 18 Oct 2015 63,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 28 May 2014 59,413 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 59,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 51,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 51,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,916 miles

front pads worn

nsr tyre worn

Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,916 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads worn

nsr tyre worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,294 miles

front pads worn

stonechip windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads worn

stonechip windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,606 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 17,295 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,295 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ52 FFE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GJ52 FFE, 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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GJ52 FFE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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