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LJ53 AOF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 AOF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,667 miles

oil leak.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 80,205 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,436 miles

N/s/f & O/s/f head contain a cloudy substance which will give an incorrect beam image

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,715 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,266 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,344 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,004 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,451 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,289 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,613 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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LJ53 AOF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ53 AOF, 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 LJ53 AOF registered?

LJ53 AOF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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