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PJ53 OZD

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OZD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,566 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,566 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,698 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,367 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,853 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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PJ53 OZD is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 OZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 OZD is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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