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HG54 FRJ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,080 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both faded (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,935 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 92,128 miles

Exhaust rusty

under body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Fail 25 May 2017 86,139 miles

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 78,821 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HG54 FRJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG54 FRJ, 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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HG54 FRJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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