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WA03 HBZ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,543 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 96,543 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,646 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,999 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,271 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,711 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,711 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,885 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,885 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,660 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear no. plates in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,660 miles

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

front and rear no. plates in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,638 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,237 miles

all wiper blades worn

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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WA03 HBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WA03 HBZ, 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 WA03 HBZ registered?

WA03 HBZ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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