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YJ54 FOU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,406 mi
Last recorded160,406 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FOU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 160,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 160,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 159,764 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 159,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 159,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 158,259 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 156,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,157 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 154,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 152,763 miles

near side rear top suspention bush slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 150,564 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 150,564 miles

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

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

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,987 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 127,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,244 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,659 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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YJ54 FOU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ54 FOU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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