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SF53 FLG

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,448 mi
Last recorded213,448 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 213,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 204,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 182,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 182,845 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 169,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 156,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 146,140 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 116,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,284 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 FLG is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

SF53 FLG is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is SF53 FLG safe to buy?

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