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PO53 HBD

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,816 mi
Last recorded10,816 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HBD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 10,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 10,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 9,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,933 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 4,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,273 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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PO53 HBD 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 93.8%.

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 PO53 HBD, 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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PO53 HBD is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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