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PX05 XJW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XJW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,970 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components some quite bad ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Deterioration some bushes

Some corrosion on n/s sill but ok

Fail 22 Feb 2017 131,916 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components some quite bad ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Deterioration some bushes

Some corrosion on n/s sill but ok

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,977 miles

Front pads wearing

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 24 Feb 2015 121,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,946 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,515 miles

nearside front headlamp indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,413 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,391 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,144 miles

damage to n/s/f ( poassenger side ) bumper

spare is a different size 195 60 15 than on car 195 65 15

Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,144 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to n/s/f ( poassenger side ) bumper

spare is a different size 195 60 15 than on car 195 65 15

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,798 miles

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

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

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

advise spare tyre close to 1.6 mm tread depth limit

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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PX05 XJW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX05 XJW, 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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PX05 XJW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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