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MV04 BZW

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 BZW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,680 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,361 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,466 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,026 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,026 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 54,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads starting to wear. rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

reverse lights innop

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads starting to wear. rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

reverse lights innop

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,963 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 43,963 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear 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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MV04 BZW is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV04 BZW, 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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MV04 BZW is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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