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LJ03 KHU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,688 mi
Last recorded87,688 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KHU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,688 miles

battery loose

both front lower arm bushes split

both rear brake binding slightly

crack and chip to windscreen

engine running rough on idle and smell of exhaust fumes indicate vehicle may require service or repair

front washers partaily blocked

near/side dipped beam has poor pattern

off/side/front tyre has cut to tread

off/side/front wheel has damage to side wall

off/side/wiper blade split and operation poor

rear bumper loose

rear number plate faded

slight play in front antil roll bar bushes

slight play near/side/rear anti roll bar bushes

spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

both front lower arm bushes split

crack and chip to windscreen

off/side/front tyre has cut to tread

off/side/front wheel has damage to side wall

off/side/rear brakes slightly binding

off/side/wiper blade split and operation poor

rear bumper loose

rear number plate faded

slight play in front antil roll bar bushes

slight play near/side/rear anti roll bar bushes

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,695 miles

engine oil low

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,928 miles

n/s front side lamp dim

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,517 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 KHU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHU, 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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LJ03 KHU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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