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YJ04 EFE

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 EFE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 63,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached mounting bush split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake performance only just passed

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,415 miles

aftermarket H.I.D. headlamps fitted on dipped beam unsure of output

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements 16%

Fail 1 Feb 2016 52,414 miles

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

aftermarket H.I.D. headlamps fitted on dipped beam unsure of output

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements 16%

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,328 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,345 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2MM to 3MM

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear outer edge n/s front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

slight wear outer edge n/s front tyre

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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YJ04 EFE is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ04 EFE, 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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YJ04 EFE is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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