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FG05 USW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 USW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,630 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,776 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 102,771 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 94,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 94,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 85,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 76,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 40,531 miles

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

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

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

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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FG05 USW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG05 USW, 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 FG05 USW registered?

FG05 USW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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