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HF03 GYB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,069 mi
Last recorded82,069 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GYB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,069 miles

Eml light on

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

Oil leak ()

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

coolent level low

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE FAULT TELL TALE ON, advise diagnostic check

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,120 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,451 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,114 miles

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,627 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 31,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,384 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 GYB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 GYB, 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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HF03 GYB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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