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FX04 ELJ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ELJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed in several places (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also looks almost flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms x4 (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal wearing through on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fuel tank has staining but no obvious leak at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk loose but not insecure

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

oil level low

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,593 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fuel tank has staining but no obvious leak at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk loose but not insecure

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,061 miles

nsf tyre worn close to mot limit [<2mm] allso bald on inner edge (185/60*14) osf tyre bald on inner edge section

osf brake pipe corroding/pitted.

rear wheel arch`s corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,975 miles

engine smoking slightly and struggled to meet emission limits!

osf brake pipe corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine smoking slightly and struggled to meet emission limits!

osf brake pipe corroded.

screw in nsr tyre.nsf tyre ON MOT LIMIT ALLSO BALD ON INNER EDGE! [185/60*14]

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brakes not tested as pipe leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,502 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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FX04 ELJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,039 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX04 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX04 ELJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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