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LX03 DYH

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,752 mi
Last recorded74,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,752 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 67,730 miles

Engine oil leak slight

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 55,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract fully

Offside beam image slightly weak

Pass 19 May 2021 55,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 55,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 54,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 53,579 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 52,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 50,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,062 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 47,062 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

park brake travel high

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2011 38,157 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 38,140 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 6 May 2010 35,537 miles

parking brake lever high

slight damage to all four tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2009 32,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2008 27,645 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,645 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,879 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 DYH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

LX03 DYH is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LX03 DYH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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