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BJ55 LKE

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Tucson73,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LKE
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,170 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,164 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely juddering on abs (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working all three stop lights not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,359 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,021 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,282 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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BJ55 LKE is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 73,356 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 BJ55 LKE, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 LKE is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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