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SF04 RYY

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,148 mi
Last recorded16,148 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 RYY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,148 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 16,145 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working x2 (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,871 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 14,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 14,919 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 14,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 13,250 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 13,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 12,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 11,035 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2014 11,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 9,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,627 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 8,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,893 miles

o/s/s tyre on limit

Fail 25 Mar 2009 6,893 miles

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

o/s/s tyre on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,401 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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SF04 RYY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SF04 RYY, 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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SF04 RYY is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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