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DX04 PYF

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 PYF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded and insecure

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,130 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively H/brake efficiency low only just met requirements. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,260 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

various brakes pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

various brakes pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,462 miles

Fuel filler pipes rusted

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Jul 2016 49,461 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel filler pipes rusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,126 miles

Nearside under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside engine covers fitted obscuring some components

all brake pipes heavly greased

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 47,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes heavly greased

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be missread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,377 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,730 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,471 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

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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DX04 PYF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 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 DX04 PYF, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX04 PYF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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