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BU53 DCZ

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,623 mi
Last recorded113,623 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DCZ
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 113,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 113,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,984 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 110,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,088 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,522 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 22,710 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,339 miles

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 DCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

BU53 DCZ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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