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LY05 FNJ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,719 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,022 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,594 miles

nearside rear park brake arm has reduced travel when compared to offside

Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear park brake arm has reduced travel when compared to offside

Fail 22 Oct 2013 323,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 323,431 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 21,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,713 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,940 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,843 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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LY05 FNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY05 FNJ, 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.

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What year was LY05 FNJ registered?

LY05 FNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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