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SN04 BNX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BNX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,119 miles

ADVICE ON HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR AXLES SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE ALL OVER

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,119 miles

ADVICE ON HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR AXLES SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE ALL OVER

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,669 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at front to rear and front and rear metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles and underside all over

Fail 23 Oct 2021 72,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at front to rear and front and rear metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles and underside all over

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,614 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 50 kg no lock (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,237 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,899 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 70,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,078 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 68,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance stop lights (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front wing,front bumper damaged

tailgate dented

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,427 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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SN04 BNX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN04 BNX, 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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What year was SN04 BNX registered?

SN04 BNX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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