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HX53 FHH

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FHH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 80,050 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear child lock is on

both headlamp covers not 100% , pattern poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty on inner face , new required with pads in about 5k (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 70,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear child lock is on

both headlamp covers not 100% , pattern poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty on inner face , new required with pads in about 5k (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer dent in outer sill

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer dent in outer sill

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,689 miles

Front inner disc faces are quite rusty

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

exhaust system is rusty, rear mount not great

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre perishing

rear exhaust hanger corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre perishing

rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,790 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre has slight cuts to side wall

osf tyre perishing

wiper blade tips slightly split

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,763 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre has slight cuts to side wall

osf tyre perishing

wiper blade tips slightly split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,058 miles

exhaust slightly corroding at joints

front brake pads low, 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,058 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroding at joints

front brake pads low, 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf and nsr bumper damage

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,311 miles

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

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

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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HX53 FHH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 HX53 FHH, 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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HX53 FHH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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