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RF02 YJS

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YJS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 99,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 97,465 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside lower suspension arm coroded to excess (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,653 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 35,482 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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RF02 YJS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 RF02 YJS, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF02 YJS registered?

RF02 YJS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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