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YT03 BVR

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 BVR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 144,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 144,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 134,337 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 134,337 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 122,729 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 122,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 112,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,962 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 89,781 miles

front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 May 2009 89,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 May 2008 76,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 76,887 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 64,301 miles

both rear tyres low on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,804 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 51,768 miles

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

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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YT03 BVR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT03 BVR, 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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YT03 BVR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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