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NJ05 TUV

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,207 mi
Last recorded117,207 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 TUV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,207 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake cable seized (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

low effort n/s rear parking brake

Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low effort n/s rear parking brake

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,049 miles

low effort n/s rear park brake

Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

low effort n/s rear park brake

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,450 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake readings on limit

Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,450 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,217 miles

advise nail in offside front tyre

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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NJ05 TUV 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 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 NJ05 TUV, 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 NJ05 TUV registered?

NJ05 TUV is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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