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GX04 LYP

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,386 mi
Last recorded55,386 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 LYP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,956 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,758 miles

Near side rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Oil leak on near side front

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,809 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 45,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,389 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,949 miles

front disc and pads worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,353 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 LYP is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

GX04 LYP is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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