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HX53 FJN

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FJN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,266 miles

Windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm OUTSIDE wiper swept area

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm OUTSIDE wiper swept area

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,228 miles

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

Engine has oil leak

Front Brake discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,668 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,491 miles

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

Engine sump rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake disc looks like it as got very hot at sometime. front brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight split in rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,491 miles

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

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

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

Engine sump rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake disc looks like it as got very hot at sometime. front brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight split in rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front offside bumper slight damage.

offside rear door outer panel damaged.

offside rear outer wheel arch panel damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 34,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front offside bumper slight damage.

offside rear door outer panel damaged.

offside rear outer wheel arch panel damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,805 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 19 Sep 2008 21,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,181 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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HX53 FJN is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX53 FJN, 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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What year was HX53 FJN registered?

HX53 FJN is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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