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LX03 DXS

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,051 mi
Last recorded111,051 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DXS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,051 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,998 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam side bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 105,216 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,575 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

engine slightly blue smoke

Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,065 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

engine slightly blue smoke

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,428 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Sep 2015 85,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (2.7.3)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,559 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,017 miles

rear brake noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2013 73,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,792 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,470 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 45,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,384 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 39,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,284 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 DXS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DXS, 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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What year was LX03 DXS registered?

LX03 DXS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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