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FN02 SYF

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 SYF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 150,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front cv boots perrished & close to splitting

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch operation poor

fromt brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads approx 80% worn

front exhaust flexy section in poor condition

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split/weeping

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm in center,2mm on outer & 1.6 on inner advise replacement

o/s/f,n/s/f & rear brake pipes corrroding

rear anti-roll bar and rubber bushes worn & has slight play

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 123,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front cv boots perrished & close to splitting

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch operation poor

fromt brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads approx 80% worn

front exhaust flexy section in poor condition

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split/weeping

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm in center,2mm on outer & 1.6 on inner advise replacement

o/s/f,n/s/f & rear brake pipes corrroding

rear anti-roll bar and rubber bushes worn & has slight play

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in rear tyre

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

bind on rear wheels

front cv boots perrishing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges advise replacement

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

play in n/s & o/s track rod ends advise replacement

play in rear anti-roll bar & bushes advise replacement

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Jun 2010 95,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 63,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,094 miles

Nearside front wiper blade incorrect size

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,954 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FN02 SYF is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN02 SYF, 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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FN02 SYF is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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