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MX53 EZR

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 EZR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED AT REAR NON STRUCTURAL

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,142 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 80,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,101 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Also CO was high (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,220 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to limit

Slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged (run flat)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,330 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged (run flat)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 52,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 26,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,593 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Nov 2006 19,105 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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MX53 EZR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MX53 EZR, 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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MX53 EZR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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