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RN04 HZD

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 HZD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,530 miles

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

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front excessively thin (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear excessively corroded on surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

both headlight lenses faded beam out dim

gearbox noisey

oil leak rear of engine

top engine cover fitted some items not seen

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,956 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,654 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

travel in footbrake

Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,390 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,105 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,091 miles

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

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

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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RN04 HZD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RN04 HZD, 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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RN04 HZD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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