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KE53 EFA

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 EFA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 111,908 miles

tyres wearing outer edge's

Fail 8 Dec 2012 111,908 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

tyres wearing outer edge's

Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,281 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,666 miles

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

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 78,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,015 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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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KE53 EFA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE53 EFA, 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 KE53 EFA registered?

KE53 EFA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KE53 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 EFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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