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SF53 BHY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 BHY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 138,436 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 138,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,791 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn. Rear brake imbalance.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 115,780 miles

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

Front antiroll bar bushes worn. Rear brake imbalance.

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear lower engine mount split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,931 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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SF53 BHY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF53 BHY, 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 SF53 BHY registered?

SF53 BHY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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