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VU04 JVD

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 JVD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 71,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system is slightly corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 68,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,163 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting Getting Worn Out From Inner & Outer Edge

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slightly Black Smoke During Emission Test

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,480 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

Front Both Tyres Are Perish From Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 Apr 2017 66,480 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

Front Both Tyres Are Perish From Outer Edge

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,105 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 65,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,768 miles

offside front plus rear tyres feathering on edges

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,888 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,888 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,335 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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VU04 JVD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU04 JVD, 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 VU04 JVD registered?

VU04 JVD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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