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YT55 MZJ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 MZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,114 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,212 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,215 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,111 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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YT55 MZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT55 MZJ, 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 YT55 MZJ registered?

YT55 MZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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