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BU04 SCX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,180 mi
Last recorded53,180 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SCX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 53,180 miles

o/s/f back plate corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 53,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s and n/s front brake drag

o/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,599 miles

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

exessive foot brake travel .first application?

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,598 miles

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

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

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

exessive foot brake travel .first application?

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,628 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,473 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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BU04 SCX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU04 SCX, 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 BU04 SCX registered?

BU04 SCX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is BU04 SCX safe to buy?

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