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YR55 JUW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,473 mi
Last recorded164,473 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 JUW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 164,473 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

pipes to tank badly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 156,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,458 miles

Oil leak

corrosion rear silencer

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 149,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion rear silencer

eml light on

engine steady bars loose and damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 125,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 125,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,501 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 62,501 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,446 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 24,659 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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YR55 JUW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR55 JUW, 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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What year was YR55 JUW registered?

YR55 JUW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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