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BN55 HZA

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,073 mi
Last recorded126,073 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HZA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 108,818 miles

All Suspension Components Covered Heavily With Underseal

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 108,777 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All Suspension Components Covered Heavily With Underseal

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,003 miles

rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion underneath

washers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,023 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,425 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,755 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,367 miles

slight damage n/s/r wheel.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,243 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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BN55 HZA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 BN55 HZA, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN55 HZA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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