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FX05 YWE

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YWE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,096 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nsr and osr rear cills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front head light lenses dull

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nsr and osr rear cills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,314 miles

GEARBOX REAR MOUNTING WORN

N/S AND O/S REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,314 miles

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

GEARBOX REAR MOUNTING WORN

N/S AND O/S REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,578 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,565 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,144 miles

osf blade slightly split

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,144 miles

osf blade slightly split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,131 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,557 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,737 miles

Play in rear Anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in rear Anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FX05 YWE is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FX05 YWE, 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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FX05 YWE is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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