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MW03 MFJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,138 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,916 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,659 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,648 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,746 miles

sills and inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,371 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 102,371 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,027 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 34,499 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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MW03 MFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW03 MFJ, 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 MW03 MFJ registered?

MW03 MFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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