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LW52 AVK

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,937 mi
Last recorded60,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 AVK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,149 miles

Front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,768 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 50,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 45,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,806 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,933 miles

front number plate

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,341 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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LW52 AVK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LW52 AVK, 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 LW52 AVK registered?

LW52 AVK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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