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Y151 BFX

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,185 mi
Last recorded44,185 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 BFX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,185 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,451 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,500 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 40,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,230 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 36,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,454 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,598 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 5,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y151 BFX is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 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 Y151 BFX, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y151 BFX registered?

Y151 BFX is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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