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EX55 LDU

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LDU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,440 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

small knock on steering when turning

various body damage

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,944 miles

both sides rear outer brake pipes corroded

rear lower engine mount cracking

small knock in steering on turning

various body damage

Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 144,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,535 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres outer shoulders very heavy wear

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,137 miles

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

offside front pads low

Fail 27 Oct 2011 59,135 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

offside front pads low

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn down

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,651 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres very heavy shoulder wear

Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front and Offside front tyres very heavy shoulder wear

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,141 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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EX55 LDU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX55 LDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX55 LDU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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