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LJ03 FVZ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 136,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened BELT FRAYED. (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 136,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened BELT FRAYED. (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,603 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 125,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise exhaust at front blowing

advise nearside rear tyre is slightly wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,467 miles

advise exhaust at front blowing

advise nearside rear tyre is slightly wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs worn

Fail 26 Jun 2010 711,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,098 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,625 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,420 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,402 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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LJ03 FVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

LJ03 FVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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