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WA04 NLU

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 NLU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,402 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 110,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake caliper lever. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,358 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,394 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Rear brake has slight bind compared to N/S Rear, recommend attention

Fail 19 Jun 2017 98,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Rear brake has slight bind compared to N/S Rear, recommend attention

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 921,943 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,941 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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 far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency requirement only just met ; it appears parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,937 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

advise smell of diesel ( possible leak)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,832 miles

off side front tyre worn low on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 57,072 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,230 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,893 miles

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,126 miles

front number plate deteriating

wheel arches caked in mud

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,274 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WA04 NLU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WA04 NLU, 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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WA04 NLU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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