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EJ04 XTH

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XTH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,357 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroding

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2024 78,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroding

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

headlamps slightly cloudy

power steering drive belt slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2021 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,236 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 73,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both aims are poor

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front number plate is damaged

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,033 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front number plate is damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2018 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front number plate is damaged

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,382 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,405 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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

O/S/R tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Small chips in windscreen. Auxiliary drive belts noisy.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen. Auxiliary drive belts noisy.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear External door handle slightly insecure doesn't function. Internal handle works as intended.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen. Auxiliary belt squeaky. Both headlamps frosted.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,173 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 28,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,842 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 20,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XTH is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 XTH, 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 XTH is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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