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HJ52 WSZ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,378 mi
Last recorded152,378 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WSZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 152,378 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine smoking

exhaust corroded and slight blow

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s cv boot in poor condition

oil leaks

panel damage

wishbone bushes in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2013 152,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine smoking

exhaust corroded and slight blow

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s cv boot in poor condition

oil leaks

panel damage

wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,097 miles

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

air bag warning on

exhaust corroded and slight blow on centre joint

Fail 26 Sep 2012 145,096 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag warning on

exhaust corroded and slight blow on centre joint

Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,848 miles

eml light on and air bag light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 133,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

both sides rear brake discs worn and corroded and vehicle damaged

eml light on and air bag light on

Fail 16 Oct 2010 122,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted offside rear

exhaust corroded

heavey corrosion around rear fuel pipes

mud around all brake hoses

tested damp

Pass 16 Oct 2010 122,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted offside rear

exhaust corroded

heavey corrosion around rear fuel pipes

mud around all brake hoses

tested damp

Pass 6 Oct 2009 110,337 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 110,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to front bumper

accident damage to nearside front door

accident damage to offside rear of vehicle

offside rear brakes slight binding

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,646 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,108 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,892 miles

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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HJ52 WSZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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 HJ52 WSZ, 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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HJ52 WSZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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