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PJ52 LCY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 LCY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,795 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 74,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,123 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,123 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,416 miles

unable to make an assessmentof brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h lights just in pattern

Fail 25 Nov 2016 56,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h lights just in pattern

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,970 miles

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

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

fuel pipes poor condition

os head light just in pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,970 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes poor condition

os head light just in pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2011 34,427 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,427 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 29,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,319 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,285 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,285 miles

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,383 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 17,383 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,758 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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PJ52 LCY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PJ52 LCY, 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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PJ52 LCY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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