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HF03 MME

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,402 mi
Last recorded145,402 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 MME
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake may need adjusting.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 139,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,171 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,241 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,918 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 114,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,793 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,796 miles

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

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

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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HF03 MME is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF03 MME, 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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HF03 MME is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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