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AO05 FCX

2005 Hyundai Terracan

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,452 mi
Last recorded146,452 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Terracan79,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FCX
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 146,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 146,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY CLOSE, and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Slight play in steering system

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 20 May 2025 146,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FUEL TANK GUARD CORRODED

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure CORRODED (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear DIFFERENTIAL SEAL CORRODED

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

Nearside Front STEERING IDLER EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front washer jets weak but clear screen

Offside side step centre mounting support box section corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe section of flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank under panel corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 142,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,450 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight free play in steering system

Fail 23 Jun 2023 138,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded within 30cm of towbar mounts marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight free play in steering system

Fail 6 Jun 2023 138,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various vehicle components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,115 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 135,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Nov 2020 130,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle chassis corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,194 miles

Auxiliary belts cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered in greese

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

fuel tank metal protector support rusting

inner rear pads wearing

n/s windscreen damage

serface rust on chassis suspension and underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,357 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

diesel tank cover rusted

small chip n/s of windscreen

surface rust on chassis and underbody

Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

diesel tank cover rusted

rear discs in poor condition

small chip n/s of windscreen

surface rust on chassis and underbody

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust starting to rust

fuel tank support side panel in poor condition

underbody and chassis rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,546 miles

exhaust starting to rust

fuel tank support side panel in poor condition

underbody and chassis rusting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,421 miles

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

many underpanels fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,421 miles

many underpanels fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,745 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,263 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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AO05 FCX is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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 AO05 FCX, 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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AO05 FCX is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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