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BU05 XGA

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XGA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,136 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 98,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,151 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and some testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,343 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 17,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc inner edges corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,570 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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BU05 XGA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU05 XGA, 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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BU05 XGA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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