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LX03 DWK

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,315 mi
Last recorded55,315 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DWK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,315 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,315 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,984 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,165 miles

both headlamps slightly hazed

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2014 48,165 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly hazed

both outer cv boots starting to perish

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,745 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,203 miles

both front head lamp lenes scratched

movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar rubber bush

Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head lamp lenes scratched

movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar rubber bush

Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,080 miles

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

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar mounting bush

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,080 miles

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar mounting bush

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,391 miles

split in near side front tyre tread

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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LX03 DWK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX03 DWK, 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 LX03 DWK registered?

LX03 DWK is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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