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GK03 DHM

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DHM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 80,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,444 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 7 Mar 2016 70,444 miles

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

no reverse lights

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,938 miles

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

Both rear disc's corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,870 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 37,869 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 32,088 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,195 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 19,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake has free play not to excess

Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,118 miles

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

handbrake has free play not to excess

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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GK03 DHM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK03 DHM, 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 GK03 DHM registered?

GK03 DHM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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