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SN04 PZL

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 PZL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mount rear rubber perished

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,206 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount collapse (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox mount rear rubber perished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,693 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,796 miles

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

both front brake pipes covered with fresh coating of protective grease

both front to rear at front section of brake pipes covered with fresh coating of protective grease

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,709 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,851 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,878 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,868 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,340 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,309 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,676 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,046 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,730 miles

both rear tyres 60 profile both front 65mm profile.

nsf tyre on 2mm and balding on outer edge

osf tyre 3mm

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 PZL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZL, 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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SN04 PZL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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