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AV55 VAJ

2005 Hyundai Terracan

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,049 mi
Last recorded172,049 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Terracan79,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VAJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 172,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 172,049 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 167,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front seat belt retraction mechanisms stiff

Fail 20 Nov 2017 154,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front seat belt retraction mechanisms stiff

Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 9 Nov 2016 139,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,260 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 120,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,717 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Oct 2013 111,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,745 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 3 Nov 2011 96,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,052 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 71,943 miles

oil level on min mark

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,875 miles

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)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

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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AV55 VAJ is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV55 VAJ, 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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AV55 VAJ is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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