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GY05 EFX

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EFX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,147 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 May 2013 84,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 84,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 77,166 miles

Airbag light on.

Fail 5 Jun 2012 77,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,739 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag light on

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,916 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,916 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,148 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,924 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GY05 EFX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY05 EFX, 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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What year was GY05 EFX registered?

GY05 EFX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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