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LS05 XAU

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XAU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 106,264 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 106,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked drop link bracket on lower arm sheared off (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 101,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,525 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,765 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 81,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 72,681 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 62,559 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 53,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 41,962 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2009 41,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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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LS05 XAU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 LS05 XAU, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS05 XAU registered?

LS05 XAU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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