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WX53 WUA

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WUA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,270 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill and arch)(within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,484 miles

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

evap canister loose

rear filler fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disk is corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disk is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,449 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,695 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,695 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,325 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,700 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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WX53 WUA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WX53 WUA, 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 WX53 WUA registered?

WX53 WUA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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