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LJ53 AOE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,635 mi
Last recorded67,635 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 AOE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,636 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,636 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,875 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2010 43,329 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,071 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2007 29,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,453 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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LJ53 AOE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LJ53 AOE, 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 LJ53 AOE registered?

LJ53 AOE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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