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YJ04 WUX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,961 mi
Last recorded92,961 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 WUX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,961 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 85,000 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 85,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2013 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 73,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 67,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,212 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 49,600 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Scratches on N/S/R door.

Fail 6 May 2010 49,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Scratches on N/S/R door.

Pass 9 May 2009 40,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,749 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 23,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,267 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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YJ04 WUX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ04 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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