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GN54 AXC

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

166,469 mi
Last recorded166,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 AXC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 166,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear CRASH BAR DEFORMED

Fail 20 May 2026 166,463 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear crash bar deformed

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 148,950 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2024 148,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has small hole near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 23 May 2023 141,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2023 141,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 131,894 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 123,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 118,828 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 118,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 86,237 miles

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)

Slight grease leak to both inner CV gaiters

Fail 10 May 2018 86,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Slight grease leak to both inner CV gaiters

Pass 17 May 2017 75,729 miles

Grease leak to nearside inner CV gaiter

Pass 13 May 2016 73,195 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 73,195 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,461 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 66,542 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 May 2013 62,742 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 58,407 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 56,114 miles

NSR tyre under inflated. Pumped up.

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,114 miles

NSR tyre under inflated. Pumped up.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,173 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 35,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 26,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,312 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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GN54 AXC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GN54 AXC, 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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GN54 AXC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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