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HJ55 ZGO

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZGO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lower gear box mounting worn

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower gear box mounting worn

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,954 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,157 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,062 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,651 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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HJ55 ZGO is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ55 ZGO, 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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HJ55 ZGO is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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