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SF03 HWW

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,703 mi
Last recorded65,703 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 HWW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 65,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,450 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,318 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,284 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

condition air con radiator

condition both outer cv boots

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

rear brake imbalance 25%

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

condition air con radiator

condition both outer cv boots

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

rear brake imbalance 25%

weathering both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,108 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,066 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,872 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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SF03 HWW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SF03 HWW, 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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SF03 HWW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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