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LX53 DLF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DLF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,755 miles

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,755 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing and some cracking

both headlights slight deteriation

front number plate cracked

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,372 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Clutch fluid reservoir low

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,293 miles

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,293 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,141 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,134 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps hazed

both outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s wiper slightly split

o/s wiper slightly split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,167 miles

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

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,167 miles

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r no plate lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,344 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,204 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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LX53 DLF 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 70.8%.

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 LX53 DLF, 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 LX53 DLF registered?

LX53 DLF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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