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LJ54 BYY

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,319 mi
Last recorded102,319 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 BYY
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 102,319 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED, WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS PIPE SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEEK ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 102,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED, WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS PIPE SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEEK ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 92,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,541 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,413 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 82,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,901 miles

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

minor leak exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,872 miles

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

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

both front tyres slighty worn on outter edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,087 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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LJ54 BYY is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ54 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 BYY is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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