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PJ03 NOU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NOU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,762 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 44,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,717 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,294 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,507 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on pressure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,986 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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PJ03 NOU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 NOU, 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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What year was PJ03 NOU registered?

PJ03 NOU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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