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YR05 WRX

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,455 mi
Last recorded162,455 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WRX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 162,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 158,857 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 155,890 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 154,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 153,057 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 153,057 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 151,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 149,070 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 149,070 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edges slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2012 138,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edges slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2011 119,323 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 119,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 96,541 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 96,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 75,125 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 62,463 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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YR05 WRX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 YR05 WRX, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR05 WRX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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