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AU04 BHE

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BHE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,848 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,181 miles

195/65/15 tyres on front 185/65/15 tyres on rear

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,181 miles

195/65/15 tyres on front 185/65/15 tyres on rear

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 46,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished in tread and side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,748 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 BHE is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHE, 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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AU04 BHE is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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