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OU03 KBJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 119,743 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 115,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both wipers split

n/s/r wheel slight bind

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,317 miles

cv gaiters perished and starting to split

dampness around power steering pipes

front pads look low

rear brake disc'c corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded and covered in paint

Fail 9 Aug 2012 112,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cv gaiters perished and starting to split

dampness around power steering pipes

front pads look low

rear brake disc'c corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded and covered in paint

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,711 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre heavily worn outer edges on secondary tread

Fail 13 Oct 2010 100,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre heavily worn outer edges on secondary tread

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 50,800 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front disc,s and pads worn.

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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OU03 KBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU03 KBJ, 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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OU03 KBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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