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RK03 FWD

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 FWD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,593 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,737 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

no plate lights dim but still illuminate no plate

offside rear tyre punctured

parking brake efficiency only just reached limit =20%

parking brake effort low on nearside

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

no plate lights dim but still illuminate no plate

offside rear tyre punctured

parking brake efficiency only just reached limit =20%

parking brake effort low on nearside

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,690 miles

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor and are borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Bonnet safety catch is not working.

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor and are borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking brake performance is lower than offside.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,707 miles

Bonnet safety catch is not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to measure inner rear brake pads with the wheels on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet safety catch is not working.

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on both edges,also tyre is slightly perished.

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

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

Offside front tyre tread is worn on both edges,inner edge is smooth,tyre is also slightly perished.

Unable to measure inner rear brake pads with the wheels on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,244 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,725 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 31,390 miles

different wheel n/sf

Pass 30 May 2007 24,737 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,500 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (close to limit)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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RK03 FWD is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK03 FWD, 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 RK03 FWD registered?

RK03 FWD is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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