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957 U

2005 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Terracan79,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration957 U
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,033 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,566 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outters (2.1.3 (b) (i))

diff oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,071 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,222 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,335 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear axle oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,335 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear axle oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,347 miles

park brake 16%,,, will need attention

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,576 miles

rear brakes deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,321 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,331 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,003 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Terracan?

Based on 79,454 MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,550
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
Registration plate lamp not working 1,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,393
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957 U is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 79,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Terracan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 957 U, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Terracan typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 957 U registered?

957 U is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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