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5243 DF

2007 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,928 mi
Last recorded115,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Tucson74,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5243 DF
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,705 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,101 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sills corroded

Slight brake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,892 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,925 miles

all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,850 miles

brake service recommended

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside rear brake shows signs of excess heat build up and pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,982 miles

nsf tyre balding on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre balding on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,819 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,031 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Tucson?

Based on 1,015,319 MOT tests across 133,490 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
7,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
133,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,491
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,035
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,164
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5243 DF is a 2007 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Tucson fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5243 DF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Tucson typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5243 DF is a 2007 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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