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PN03 GUF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 GUF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 86,180 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2017 72,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 67,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 67,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2015 65,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,781 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe outer skin deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,874 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,874 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,389 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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PN03 GUF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN03 GUF, 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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PN03 GUF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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