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EF04 GMY

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,163 mi
Last recorded115,163 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GMY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,731 miles

Both beam images poor

Both front discs contiminated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/Front wing damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 108,641 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both beam images poor

Both front discs contiminated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/Front wing damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,294 miles

nearside front Tyre worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,640 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front registration plate deteriorating - will need to be replaced soon

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,541 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front registration plate deteriorating - will need to be replaced soon

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,954 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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EF04 GMY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF04 GMY, 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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EF04 GMY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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