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BF52 RHU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RHU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 82,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight uneven wear - nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2024 82,600 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight uneven wear - nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,419 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,419 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,571 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,985 miles

h lamp lenses misting up

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,197 miles

head lamp lenses discoloured could effect the beam pattern if get any worse

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

head lamp lenses frosting/misting over

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,592 miles

head lamp lenses discoloured misting over

Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,592 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

head lamp lenses discoloured misting over

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,867 miles

slight play/wear in offside front track rod end.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,867 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm,approx 2mm tread remaining.

slight play/wear in offside front track rod end.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,239 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,025 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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BF52 RHU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 BF52 RHU, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 RHU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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