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AO05 FCU

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Tucson73,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FCU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

number plate lights slighty dim

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,958 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes becoming very de-laminated

rear number plate bulbs dim

Fail 23 Jan 2023 95,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp lense very cloudy

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes becoming very de-laminated

rear number plate bulbs dim

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,187 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,187 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s outer walls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2020 77,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s outer walls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe at the join to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has a product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe at the join to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,776 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,881 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,863 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 32,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,626 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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AO05 FCU is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 73,356 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 Tucson fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,491 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 FCU, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 FCU is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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