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WA03 XUP

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XUP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,896 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 129,389 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to front exhaust bracket

nearside rear brake slightly binding

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,389 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to front exhaust bracket

nearside rear brake slightly binding

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2011 124,215 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 124,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side and near side rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

off side rear tyre wearing on in side edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,670 miles

both rear tyres neering legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2007 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres neering legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,556 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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WA03 XUP is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XUP, 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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WA03 XUP is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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