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RY54 BCV

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 BCV
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,548 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body coated in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body coated in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filer hose/pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,389 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe/hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,939 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

body corrosion no sharp edges at time of test

engine bay cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,493 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,754 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower windscreen slight stone chips

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower windscreen slight stone chips

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,041 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,052 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,174 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,097 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,060 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,791 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,992 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,090 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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RY54 BCV is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RY54 BCV, 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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RY54 BCV is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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