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HD05 BBJ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,044 mi
Last recorded181,044 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 181,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 150,277 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 brake binding by hand

offside front brake binding by hand

offside rear brake binding by hand

poor hand brake feel

Fail 22 Jul 2011 150,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 brake binding by hand

offside front brake binding by hand

offside rear brake binding by hand

poor hand brake feel

Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,106 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

windscreen cracked (nearside top,not in swept area)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 128,103 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs in poor condition

windscreen cracked (nearside top,not in swept area)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack in windscreen (nearside top,outside of swept area)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack in windscreen (nearside top,outside of swept area)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 88,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,139 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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HD05 BBJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HD05 BBJ, 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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HD05 BBJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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