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MC52 NZE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 NZE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 107,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no back box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 107,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 107,375 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust system snapped (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,977 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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MC52 NZE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MC52 NZE, 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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MC52 NZE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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