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EJ04 BWU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 BWU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 155,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,099 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 116,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,012 miles

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,143 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,084 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EJ04 BWU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ04 BWU, 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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EJ04 BWU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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