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BX54 BXL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BXL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 101,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 101,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,910 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 89,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 9 Apr 2024 86,895 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate appears damp

bonnet safety catch not working

Fail 9 Apr 2024 86,895 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate appears damp

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,615 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wet test

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Slight binding

Fail 20 Mar 2019 76,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Slight binding

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre out of shape, heavily cracked and perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre out of shape, heavily cracked and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,349 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,192 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,992 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,328 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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BX54 BXL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,039 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 BXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX54 BXL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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