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HX53 VAK

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VAK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear d bush worn

brake pipes covered

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 84,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear d bush worn

brake pipes covered

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavy wear on inner shoulder, tracking required.

both front tyres wearing low

eng mgmt. light on in dash

headlamps require refurb, polished during test to achieve pass

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount split (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount split (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre perished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,296 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2011 60,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,292 miles

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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HX53 VAK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX53 VAK, 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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HX53 VAK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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