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HF53 PGU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 97,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed

washers working but not as they should

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,181 miles

vehicle recently under sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,996 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,443 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,066 miles

Nearside Outer Sill surface corrosion

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Sill surface corrosion

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,290 miles

Both rear outer sills surface corrosion

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,963 miles

Both rear archs surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Sill damaged

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,822 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,200 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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HF53 PGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF53 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF53 PGU registered?

HF53 PGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HF53 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 PGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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