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HX04 GDK

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,046 mi
Last recorded170,046 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 GDK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,046 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 170,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 158,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 158,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 144,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,694 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,694 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake is stiff but is allowing wheel to turn

Offside door mirror repaired with smaller glass but shows clear image to rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not clamped but cant move

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake is stiff but is allowing wheel to turn

Offside door mirror repaired with smaller glass but shows clear image to rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not clamped but cant move

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 109,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror repaired with wrong size stick on but showing one image to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror repaired with wrong size stick on but showing one image to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass repaired but is showing clear view to rear

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass repaired but is showing clear view to rear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside mirror has a smaller one stuck on top but shows one image

offside rear step tread tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,337 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front step tread tyres close to limit on inner edges

offside door mirror repaired with stick on but usable

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front step tread tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 61,745 miles

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

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

bonnet hinges v/stif

both front brake discs worn

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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HX04 GDK is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HX04 GDK, 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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HX04 GDK is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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