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MF55 XDB

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XDB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 120,328 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 11 May 2017 120,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2017 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,208 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,379 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,379 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,375 miles

rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,252 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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MF55 XDB is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF55 XDB, 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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MF55 XDB is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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