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JR54 JMR

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,752 mi
Last recorded59,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR54 JMR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 59,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever high

Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,516 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 46,500 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL. 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% INBALANCE ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,747 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 40,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,359 miles

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,584 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,584 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,443 miles

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

off and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows a deep split.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,443 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows a deep split.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,090 miles

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

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

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,426 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front registration plate shows backing lift.

off side rear tyre is starting to perish.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 20,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,237 miles

front registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,159 miles

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near siode front headlamps aim are just within tolerance.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,159 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near siode front headlamps aim are just within tolerance.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,117 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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JR54 JMR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JR54 JMR, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JR54 JMR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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