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LK04 DHF

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,193 mi
Last recorded166,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 DHF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 166,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 159,186 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 159,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,824 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 137,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 128,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 101,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 80,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,065 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 73,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,175 miles

off side front side light dim

Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,993 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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LK04 DHF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LK04 DHF, 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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LK04 DHF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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