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RO52 LJZ

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,761 mi
Last recorded65,761 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,761 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp patterns poor

both number plates poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damage

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing

rear exhaust rusty

stonechips front screen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,765 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Condensation In Offside Headlamp

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,745 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,310 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,250 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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RO52 LJZ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO52 LJZ, 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 RO52 LJZ registered?

RO52 LJZ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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