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AE54 AYD

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,188 mi
Last recorded126,188 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 AYD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 126,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 126,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 85,019 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,289 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AE54 AYD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AE54 AYD, 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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What year was AE54 AYD registered?

AE54 AYD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 AYD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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