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FG05 VEW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,797 mi
Last recorded80,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VEW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,868 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,611 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine covers fitted

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 VEW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

FG05 VEW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 VEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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