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NU55 JHZ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,386 mi
Last recorded88,386 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 JHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 88,386 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 88,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 79,788 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe, slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f suspension arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,608 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,929 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,987 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre on steel rim fitted to nearside rear is worn smooth on edge of tread

Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,871 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,377 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,431 miles

Rear tyres worn low and out of shape O/S/f tyre has low pressure may require checking for leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,448 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,448 miles

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

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

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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NU55 JHZ 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU55 JHZ, 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 NU55 JHZ registered?

NU55 JHZ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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