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LJ03 DLE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DLE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 80,293 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,380 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ns front tyre outer edge wearing thin

rear charcole fillter pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,972 miles

N/s cv boot slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrotion rear fuel pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,972 miles

N/s cv boot slightly perished

Slight corrotion rear fuel pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,383 miles

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

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,034 miles

Rear wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,350 miles

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

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

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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LJ03 DLE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 LJ03 DLE, 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 LJ03 DLE registered?

LJ03 DLE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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