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HJ52 WTF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,452 mi
Last recorded115,452 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WTF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,452 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 105,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

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

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

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 98,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under car surface slight corrosion

Fail 3 May 2023 98,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

under car surface rust

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,852 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,537 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 55,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,987 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)

Offside Front Wiper split

Rear Silencer bracket broken off

Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,987 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Parts damaged and missing (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Offside Front Wiper split

Rear Silencer bracket broken off

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,277 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,679 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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HJ52 WTF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HJ52 WTF, 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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HJ52 WTF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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