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RJ54 LKE

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 LKE
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,233 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,539 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 64,523 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,119 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 64,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,975 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,492 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f main beam aim incorrect

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f main beam aim incorrect

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased preventing full inspection

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

o/s/r sub-frame has been under-sealed where repair has been carried out not allowing full inspection of the repair

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased preventing full inspection

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,764 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,885 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear section corroded

front to rear brake pipes coated in underseal at rear brake hoses

rear wiper blade perished

sill covers fitted. not allowing for full sill inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes coated at rear flexis

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads getting low

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,788 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes coated at rear flexis

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads getting low

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,709 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

exhaust system beginning to corrode

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,312 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear pads worn

Pass 21 May 2011 41,514 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,239 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 30,998 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 30,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 22,329 miles

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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RJ54 LKE is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ54 LKE, 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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RJ54 LKE is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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