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AU54 BFY

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,602 mi
Last recorded121,602 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 121,602 miles

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

eml on pre 2008

reverse lamp inop pre 2009

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,594 miles

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

reverse lamp inop (pre 2009)

Fail 12 Dec 2020 115,592 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses too cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

reverse lamp inop (pre 2009)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,769 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing + split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,922 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,913 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,870 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 98,818 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both too cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,767 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

gearbox or front diff noisey

rear brakes noisey when hand brake applied

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox or front diff noisey

rear brakes noisey when parking brake applied

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,440 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,831 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,958 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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AU54 BFY is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AU54 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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