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WJ02 GXU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 GXU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 107,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 105,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 102,589 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,138 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 74,307 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,662 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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WJ02 GXU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 WJ02 GXU, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 GXU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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