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FE02 ESO

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,260 mi
Last recorded149,260 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ESO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 149,260 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 149,260 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 133,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 1 Aug 2011 133,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc worn and pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 119,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,597 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Jun 2009 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2008 87,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,236 miles

brake pads starting to get low

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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FE02 ESO is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 FE02 ESO, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE02 ESO registered?

FE02 ESO is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FE02 ESO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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