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GN03 PNJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,272 mi
Last recorded182,272 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 PNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 182,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some light corrosion all areas

Pass 10 Feb 2022 175,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 175,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 167,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

some corrosion present

Pass 23 Mar 2019 149,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 131,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 117,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,537 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,938 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,298 miles

long park brake lever travel.

n/s outer c.v gaiter weeping from inner clip.

visual check only n/s/r seatbelt - child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,069 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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GN03 PNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN03 PNJ, 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 GN03 PNJ registered?

GN03 PNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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