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HF04 FFY

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FFY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,404 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,403 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)

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,375 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 33,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,957 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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HF04 FFY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF04 FFY, 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 HF04 FFY registered?

HF04 FFY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is HF04 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 FFY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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