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LK03 HWC

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 HWC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 54,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 54,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 48,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 45,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 45,323 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,492 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,903 miles

signs of corosion to both front brake pipes through inner wings

Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

signs of corosion to both front brake pipes through inner wings

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,309 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 35,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,436 miles

airbag light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,436 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,508 miles

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,422 miles

air bag light on

front number plate damage

n/s front tyre closre to legal limits

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,947 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,977 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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LK03 HWC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK03 HWC, 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 LK03 HWC registered?

LK03 HWC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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