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VX04 HBN

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,093 mi
Last recorded58,093 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,289 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,703 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 42,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 37,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,929 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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VX04 HBN is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX04 HBN, 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 VX04 HBN registered?

VX04 HBN is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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