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GN53 DCY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,921 mi
Last recorded38,921 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DCY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,970 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,904 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both rear tyres perished and unevenly worn

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,298 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,637 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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GN53 DCY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc 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 GN53 DCY, 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 GN53 DCY registered?

GN53 DCY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GN53 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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