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GJ52 LCG

2003 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 LCG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,378 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,362 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear on shoulders

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear on shoulders

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,734 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 59,734 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers torn

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

vehicle's internal adjuster used to adjust headlight aim

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

high level stop light has several elements not working

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

high level stop light has several elements not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

damage to outer sidewalls of both front and n/s/r tyres

exhaust rusty

n/s wiper torn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,093 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,093 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers torn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,777 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,144 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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GJ52 LCG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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