CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN53 AZF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,185 mi
Last recorded43,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 AZF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,185 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 43,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 38,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 30,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 22,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 10,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 8,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 7,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 7,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 6,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 5,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 4,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 3,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 3,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,286 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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN53 AZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SN53 AZF, 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

How do I check the history of SN53 AZF?

You can check the full history of SN53 AZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN53 AZF registered?

SN53 AZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SN53 AZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 AZF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN53 AZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN53 AZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.