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LJ03 YJC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YJC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,599 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 96,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,210 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

drive belts noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2013 86,210 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

drive belts noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,916 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,705 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,315 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,789 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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LJ03 YJC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 YJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 YJC registered?

LJ03 YJC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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