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LK03 HWX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,650 mi
Last recorded105,650 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 HWX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,275 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,275 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,842 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate

Fail 12 Sep 2011 66,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,226 miles

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

offside front brake has slight judder

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,389 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 32,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 19,101 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 HWX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LK03 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

LK03 HWX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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