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AV55 JXR

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,743 mi
Last recorded150,743 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JXR
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 150,743 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,195 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,605 miles

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

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

underside starting corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,647 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,802 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 116,801 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted and under tray

exhaust correded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted and under tray

exhaust correded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,106 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,901 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,336 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,336 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,506 miles

Both rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2011 72,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2010 63,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,905 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)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AV55 JXR is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 JXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV55 JXR registered?

AV55 JXR is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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