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LT52 MZG

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,357 mi
Last recorded101,357 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 MZG
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 101,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,034 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,950 miles

Battery is cable tied and secure.

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 69,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

Fail 13 May 2010 66,241 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 66,241 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 62,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 62,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 58,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 58,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 55,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,810 miles

Offside steering rack slight play. †

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

Fail 30 May 2006 51,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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LT52 MZG is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 LT52 MZG, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT52 MZG is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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