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HG54 FRF

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

39,582 mi
Last recorded39,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FRF
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 39,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 39,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 38,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,552 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,318 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,806 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,806 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,365 miles

Nearside Front link arm dust cover slight split

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 32,365 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front link arm dust cover slight split

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,018 miles

215/45/17

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2018 29,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 29,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,586 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 27,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 18,184 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 15,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,778 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,004 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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HG54 FRF is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG54 FRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG54 FRF registered?

HG54 FRF is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is HG54 FRF safe to buy?

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