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EJ04 JOA

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,484 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 143,484 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,496 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,330 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 111,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,623 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine coolant leak

hand brake has excesive reserve travel

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,332 miles

Front brake discs worn

Original full test by K W Bruce 06/01/2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,125 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,759 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2007 28,839 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 JOA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOA, 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 JOA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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