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FN04 EDX

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,645 mi
Last recorded112,645 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 EDX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 112,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,454 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2mm

some wear/play n/s/f outer track rod end

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,969 miles

front reg plate cracked = rear reg plate start to delaminate = slight play n/s/f outer track rod end = o/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2.5/3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

front reg plate cracked = rear reg plate start to delaminate = slight play n/s/f outer track rod end = o/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2.5/3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,708 miles

BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND BALDING ON EDGES = front reg plate cracked = rear wiper blade required

Centre engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,708 miles

BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND BALDING ON EDGES = front reg plate cracked = rear wiper blade required

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,335 miles

condensation n/s/f head light both rear foot brake slow to react

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,416 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,416 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,282 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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FN04 EDX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN04 EDX, 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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FN04 EDX is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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