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YT04 CXS

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,377 mi
Last recorded176,377 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 CXS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2021 176,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

both rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 169,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 169,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 155,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 151,423 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

rear sills corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2018 151,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

rear sills corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2017 147,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 147,809 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 143,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,320 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/ wiper blade fouling screen edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/ wiper blade fouling screen edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 114,162 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,329 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 102,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,585 miles

rear brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,713 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,618 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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YT04 CXS is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT04 CXS, 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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YT04 CXS is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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