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SF03 SOJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,172 mi
Last recorded94,172 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 SOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 75,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,720 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,246 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 SOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SOJ, 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 SF03 SOJ registered?

SF03 SOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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