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EJ04 JJU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,038 mi
Last recorded54,038 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 JJU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,619 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,819 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 47,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,191 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,201 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.205.65.15

Offside front driveshaft gaitor slightly seaping grease

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,937 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,345 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EJ04 JJU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 JJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ04 JJU registered?

EJ04 JJU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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