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AU04 BGZ

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,835 mi
Last recorded78,835 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,996 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,035 miles

2 X NAILS IN O/S/R TYRE

CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,425 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIM

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,069 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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AU04 BGZ is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AU04 BGZ, 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 AU04 BGZ registered?

AU04 BGZ is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 BGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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