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RX04 MZU

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 MZU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,640 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 133,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,624 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 133,623 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All 4 tyres cracking.

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Under vehicle corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,148 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,495 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 113,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported A.B.S. lead (1.9.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 102,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres are wearing slightly more on the inner and outer edges than the centre ( possible underinflation wear )

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,689 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 68,675 miles

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

offside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 56,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,452 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,043 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 35,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RX04 MZU is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RX04 MZU, 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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RX04 MZU is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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