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HF03 FZB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FZB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 52,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 52,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All round (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,899 miles

Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,656 miles

all brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 33,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,842 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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HF03 FZB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF03 FZB, 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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What year was HF03 FZB registered?

HF03 FZB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is HF03 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FZB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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