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EJ04 YCS

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YCS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip beam image kick high (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth

Note ; Fuel tank imploded after engine running

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 106,429 miles

Brake performance not tested due to system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth

Note ; Fuel tank imploded after engine running

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,681 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant at housing above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Noise from Offside front wheel on rotation , suspect bearing

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering ; P.A.S. Drive belt deteriorated , cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2019 97,681 miles

Steering ; P.A.S. Drive belt deteriorated , cracking

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant at housing above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Noise from Offside front wheel on rotation , suspect bearing

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner wing grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,840 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % , Rear 13 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Both front at inner wing grommets

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Both front to rear by fuel tank

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lighting ; Offside headlamp remote adjuster not working & slight yellow tint

Lighting ; both registration lamps & Nearside front position lamp deteriorated , dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low / balding inner area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % , Rear 13 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Both front at inner wing grommets

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Both front to rear by fuel tank

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lighting ; Offside headlamp remote adjuster not working & slight yellow tint

Lighting ; both registration lamps & Nearside front position lamp deteriorated , dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low / balding inner area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,439 miles

Brakes ; Front brake pads low , worn 3 mm approx

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % & Parking brakes 12%

Brakes ; Pipes corroded n/s/f ( at inner wing grommet ) , n/s & o/s front to rear by fuel tank

Drivers view ; Wipers , frames worn , recommend replace

Note; power steering belt starting to crack, recommend replacement.

Tyres ; n/s/r cracking in tread

Wheel nuts covered , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 31 May 2017 71,438 miles

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

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

Brakes ; Front brake pads low , worn 3 mm approx

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % & Parking brakes 12%

Brakes ; Pipes corroded n/s/f ( at inner wing grommet ) , n/s & o/s front to rear by fuel tank

Drivers view ; Wipers , frames worn , recommend replace

E.M.L. warning lamp on

Engine ; Misfire at initial acceleration ?

Exhaust ; Front flexi section deteriorated & has minor leak of gases

Tyres ; n/s/r cracking in tread

Wheel nuts covered , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,987 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlamps faded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlamps faded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 57,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 52,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,323 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on inn er edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,292 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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EJ04 YCS is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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