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LJ54 BWX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,171 mi
Last recorded115,171 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 BWX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 115,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 108,242 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,425 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

small chip onscreen in zone b

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,237 miles

Oil leak

engine pan fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine pan fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,669 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,655 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low engine pan fitted

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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LJ54 BWX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LJ54 BWX, 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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What year was LJ54 BWX registered?

LJ54 BWX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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