MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlight lense crazed
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swival (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlight lense crazed
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Body has slight corrosion centre sub frame (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear centre sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear centre sub frame corroded
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre has a small knick in the outer sidewall
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Rear engine mounting just starting to split
Recommend offside front wiper blade
How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WU53 GVL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WU53 GVL, 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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WU53 GVL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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