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EF54 ZSJ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,636 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats folded down

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,654 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front subframe and rear suspension components corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,826 miles

all four tyres perished and split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,083 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,315 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,540 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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EF54 ZSJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF54 ZSJ, 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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EF54 ZSJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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