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CX05 XNJ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,061 miles

Front Brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre is close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre is close to the legal limit

Offside Front Tyre is close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,061 miles

Front Brake pads are wearing thin

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre is close to the legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre is close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,566 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 93,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 77,136 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,033 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,918 miles

fuel filler neck pipes are slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 36,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,019 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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CX05 XNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 CX05 XNJ, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX05 XNJ registered?

CX05 XNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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