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AV05 DCU

2005 Hyundai Terracan

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Terracan79,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,329 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension components corroded

Fuel tank damp

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16 % (15 % limit)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs has lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe collar broken.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both wheel arches partly rotten.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 145,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both head lamps lens faded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs has lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe collar broken.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both wheel arches partly rotten.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs partly rusted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS WORN TO LIMIT 1.5 MM AND CLOSE TO METAL. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tail gate won't open, secured in close position.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses misted/poor condition

side step mounting points very rusty

suspension components and underside of vehicle rusty in many places

thick underseal/stone chip covering underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2019 135,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front flexi cowling weld corroded cowling loose hanging from exhaust

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 135,409 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety covering exhaust likely to cause a fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front flexi cowling weld corroded cowling loose hanging from exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,390 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,167 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Suspension components and other components underneath vehicle very rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2017 117,165 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Suspension components and other components underneath vehicle very rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 116,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,343 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,019 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,879 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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AV05 DCU is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV05 DCU, 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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AV05 DCU is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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