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HF04 STX

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,547 mi
Last recorded59,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 STX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 59,547 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED.FRONT STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED.REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISY

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 59,480 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER VALANCE/INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER VALANCE/INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED. FRONT STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,572 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,681 miles

All rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2021 51,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside, adjacent to wishbone forward mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,807 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 49,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Crash bar is damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,145 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,553 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,902 miles

Nearside front wheel has a dent in

Offside front tyre very perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 37,964 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 32,572 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,497 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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HF04 STX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 STX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF04 STX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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