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AU54 ABV

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,147 mi
Last recorded158,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ABV
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 158,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 152,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 152,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,285 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 142,239 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 142,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,149 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 137,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 121,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 106,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,199 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,950 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear wiper smearing

Fail 19 Dec 2009 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear wiper smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,120 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AU54 ABV is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 AU54 ABV, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 ABV is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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