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HF53 FDM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FDM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,852 miles

check rear brakes for imbalance

Offside Rear chassis rail rusted and holed, not testable area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine getting smoky + exhaust emission test result higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2021 131,799 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis rail rusted and holed, not testable area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

check rear brakes for imbalance

engine getting smoky + exhaust emission test result higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch getting rusty

Offside Front check interior door handle operation

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output/pattern getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear of outer sills getting rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2020 124,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch getting rusty

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front check interior door handle operation

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output/pattern getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear of outer sills getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,326 miles

both front outer C V boots perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2019 117,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front outer C V boots perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,342 miles

Front Outer both C V boots deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output/pattern getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2018 110,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Outer both C V boots deteriorating

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pads wearing low + wear/rust on brake disc inner faces

headlamp lenses deteriorating, output/pattern getting weak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,274 miles

both outer CV boots perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,274 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer CV boots perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,731 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.3.2)

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.3.2)

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,803 miles

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

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

headlight patterns getting weak

power steering cooler pipe getting rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

headlight patterns getting weak

power steering cooler pipe getting rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s and n/s front outer C V boots perishing

power steering cooler pipe rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer front C V boots perishing

power steering cooling pipe rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front + rear number plates starting to deteriorate

power steering cooling pipe getting rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,153 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)

non std horn

offside rear sear not latched

plinth removed swept area

slight delamination front number plate

slight delamination rear number plate

Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,209 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,985 miles

check bonnet safety catch

o/s & n/s front wiper blades perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check bonnet safety catch

o/s & n/s front wiper blades perishing

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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HF53 FDM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF53 FDM, 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 HF53 FDM registered?

HF53 FDM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is HF53 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 FDM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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