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SP54 CTX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 CTX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,397 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,601 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on edges close to limit & perished.

o/s front ABS wiring insecure.

o/s front tyre worn close to wear indicator.

o/s rear parking brake cable corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 57,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front offside brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front offside brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2009 53,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,543 miles

both front wipers starting to tear

nearsside rear tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP54 CTX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP54 CTX, 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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SP54 CTX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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