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FD55 FDF

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FDF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,733 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 195/60X15 88H

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel alignment adjusters bent (rear adjustment reqd)

front brake pads worn low

handbrake operation very stiff/heavy

items removed from driver's view

puncture in n/s/f tyre

rear brake pads worn low

stone chips in screen

both rear tyres in very poor condition - worn heavily on inner edges/cracking/wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 6,278 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 4,604 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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FD55 FDF is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD55 FDF, 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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What year was FD55 FDF registered?

FD55 FDF is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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