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PX03 EFF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 EFF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 130,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Top rubber mount rubber split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Top rubber mount rubber split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe to bottom of tank leak secure clip missing (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Drivers door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,440 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 28 Mar 2014 112,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,222 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 90,222 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,388 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,388 miles

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

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

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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PX03 EFF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX03 EFF, 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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PX03 EFF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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