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EJ04 GBX

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 GBX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 128,162 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2014 128,162 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,003 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 104,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,264 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 90,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,173 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EJ04 GBX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 GBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ04 GBX registered?

EJ04 GBX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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