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RF54 BRZ

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BRZ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,785 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexi pipe and possible manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed in two places front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing badly corroded at bottom where meets sill

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded heavily coated in underseal towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing badly corroded at bottom where meets sill

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded heavily coated in underseal towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Park brake very little effort

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,773 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,773 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,457 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in two (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage offside pipe connection next to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage offside pipe connection next to rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes torn

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded quite badly

engine management light on all the time

exhaust front and centre sections in very poor condition but not blowing to date

front number plate cracked

handbrake efficiency down on offside

nearside front sidelight dim

offside front brake binding slightly

play in nearside anti roll bar d shaped bush

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,974 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,345 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,830 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,473 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 39,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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RF54 BRZ is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF54 BRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF54 BRZ is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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