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LX03 DWF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

781,191 mi
Last recorded781,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 781,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

rear box exhaust mount corroded & broken

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see item 1 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

rear box exhaust mount corroded & broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 63,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2012 61,325 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

O/S rear tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 57,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 52,230 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,230 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 49,838 miles

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

PAS pump drive belt loose/slack.

Fail 26 May 2009 49,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

PAS pump drive belt loose/slack.

Pass 16 May 2008 45,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,571 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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LX03 DWF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX03 DWF, 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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LX03 DWF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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