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DX04 RCF

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 RCF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 111,276 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 111,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 100,297 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 100,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 85,555 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,504 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,497 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,221 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,221 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,162 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Long travel on brake pedal.

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Sticker in offside of windscreen in view of bonnet.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,162 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Long travel on brake pedal.

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Sticker in offside of windscreen in view of bonnet.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,620 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,187 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outside edge

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 RCF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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