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BJ55 WKV

2005 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Tucson73,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WKV
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 166,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 166,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Furthest rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 162,288 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 158,548 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 158,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 155,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc's corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts and O/S/R brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 154,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe at rear & above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,485 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 151,485 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 102,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 146,002 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 143,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,390 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2014 140,194 miles

front brakes slight judder

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brakes slight judder

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 120,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 79,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WKV is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV is a 2005 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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