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SF03 KRN

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,244 mi
Last recorded177,244 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KRN
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 177,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 168,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind in n/s front brake

Pass 12 Jun 2009 156,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 140,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 118,968 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 118,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,922 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 79,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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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SF03 KRN is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF03 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 KRN registered?

SF03 KRN is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is SF03 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 KRN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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