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LX53 DMY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DMY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked

head lights glazed

Fail 27 May 2017 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no plate cracked

head lights glazed

Pass 31 May 2016 74,891 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 74,891 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lights glazed (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,005 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

headlamp lense condition

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,159 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,142 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,333 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,610 miles

advise nearside rear inner brake pad worn low.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,543 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,732 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,732 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,227 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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LX53 DMY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX53 DMY, 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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LX53 DMY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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