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PN04 AXM

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 AXM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 48,792 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 48,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,282 miles

both handbrake cables loose

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,282 miles

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both handbrake cables loose

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,758 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 32,752 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 31,804 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 27,757 miles

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

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

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

minor body damage to the offside outer sill

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 27,757 miles

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

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

minor body damage to the offside outer sill

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 25,883 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2011 25,883 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2010 23,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2010 23,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 19,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 15,917 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 15,917 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 11,324 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 11,324 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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PN04 AXM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PN04 AXM, 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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PN04 AXM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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