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LX03 DXT

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,214 mi
Last recorded161,214 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DXT
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 161,214 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 161,210 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sills

corrosion to rear inner sills

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,775 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and ON LIMIT

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2014 152,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres perished and ON LIMIT

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2014 152,768 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn low and have damage to outer sidewalls

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 147,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 144,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,558 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 140,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 128,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 117,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 106,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 100,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,987 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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LX03 DXT is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXT, 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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LX03 DXT is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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