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VX53 EKV

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EKV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,680 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 93,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,151 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,280 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,008 miles

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,134 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,089 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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VX53 EKV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX53 EKV, 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 VX53 EKV registered?

VX53 EKV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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