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HW53 FZO

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,428 mi
Last recorded108,428 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FZO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 108,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2022 108,428 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,054 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear / at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil on min

steering rack damp / no leak found during test

Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,716 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack damp / no leak found during test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,997 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre valves slightly perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 95,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes from flexi to wheel cylinders slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyre valves slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,766 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2017 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,010 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,517 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,990 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,092 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,701 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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HW53 FZO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 FZO, 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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HW53 FZO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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