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RX53 TFJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,579 mi
Last recorded107,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 TFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 107,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 15 May 2017 102,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,689 miles

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,070 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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RX53 TFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RX53 TFJ, 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 RX53 TFJ registered?

RX53 TFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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