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GJ55 HRW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,447 mi
Last recorded193,447 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 HRW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 193,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at mot limits (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2015 193,447 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at mot limits (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2014 174,068 miles

both front shocks are slightly damp

both lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm

Fail 27 Oct 2014 174,064 miles

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

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

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

both front shocks are slightly damp

both lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

front & rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 6 Aug 2013 168,164 miles

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

offside front & nearside front shocks have slight dampness

Fail 7 Aug 2012 160,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs becoming worn

nearside front tyre inner edge becoming worn

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush

Pass 7 Aug 2012 160,910 miles

front discs becoming worn

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

nearside front tyre inner edge becoming worn

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush

Fail 11 Jul 2012 160,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs becoming worn

nearside front tryre becoming worn

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush becoming worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,931 miles

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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GJ55 HRW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ55 HRW, 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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GJ55 HRW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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