CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX04 FLF

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FLF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,834 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,357 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 113,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 100,428 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 85,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 74,396 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 61,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,007 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,140 miles

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

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

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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX04 FLF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX04 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX04 FLF?

You can check the full history of VX04 FLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX04 FLF registered?

VX04 FLF is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is VX04 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 FLF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX04 FLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX04 FLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.