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BW04 TVL

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,383 mi
Last recorded104,383 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 TVL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 84,017 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 70,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 55,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,491 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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BW04 TVL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW04 TVL, 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 BW04 TVL registered?

BW04 TVL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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