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BU53 BTO

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Grey Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,998 mi
Last recorded128,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BTO
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 116,424 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,263 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,388 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel tank corroded and damp along the seams,not leaking at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,388 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel tank corroded and damp along the seams,not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,419 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front pads low

fuel tank support structure getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some corrosion rear chassis rails and crossmembers

some play rear drop links

some play track rod ends and steering reaction balljoints

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,518 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,364 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,098 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt stalk stiff operation

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 25,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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BU53 BTO is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Grey with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,488 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 BU53 BTO, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 BTO registered?

BU53 BTO is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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