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AM53 FHD

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,683 mi
Last recorded173,683 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FHD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 173,683 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2014 173,683 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2013 149,504 miles

check engine light on

front end damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 132,404 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 132,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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AM53 FHD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM53 FHD, 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 AM53 FHD registered?

AM53 FHD is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 FHD safe to buy?

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