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GX04 LSU

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 LSU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,855 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

stonechip in front wind screen

Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,545 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak

stonechip in front screen

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,606 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,772 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,772 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,486 miles

both headlamp aims weak

both wipers worn

Pass 19 May 2016 99,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 30 May 2015 88,098 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mount rear

Pass 30 May 2014 75,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,510 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,510 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outter edges wearing front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,517 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,501 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,932 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 39,927 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,050 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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GX04 LSU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX04 LSU, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 LSU registered?

GX04 LSU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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