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EJ04 JLX

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 JLX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 102,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,458 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,478 miles

Front brake discs are heavily lipped

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,212 miles

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)

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,372 miles

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,047 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads getting low on outer edges

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 JLX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JLX, 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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EJ04 JLX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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