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SG03 ZCW

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,907 mi
Last recorded103,907 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZCW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 103,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,766 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 100,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,438 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,109 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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SG03 ZCW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG03 ZCW, 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 SG03 ZCW registered?

SG03 ZCW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is SG03 ZCW safe to buy?

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