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HN52 PTX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 PTX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 115,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak waterpump ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,182 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2017 109,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Near side parking brake effort very low

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,716 miles

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

Parking brake stiff in operation

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

Slight fluid weep from power steering pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,770 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 99,770 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)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,501 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,478 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades front ends split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,681 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 73,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 47,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,830 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 23,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HN52 PTX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HN52 PTX, 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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What year was HN52 PTX registered?

HN52 PTX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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