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SP04 GFV

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 GFV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2018 98,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))

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

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket / mounting modified

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,952 miles

Front both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,952 miles

Front both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,267 miles

1/ slight damage to front number plate 2/ both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,205 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,223 miles

1. o/s rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to o/s front bumper.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,054 miles

1. both front tyres near legal limits. 2. n/s rear tyre at legal limits.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,579 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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SP04 GFV is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP04 GFV, 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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SP04 GFV is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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