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BX54 BYJ

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 129,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 127,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 127,272 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 125,368 miles

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

n s r light lens broken

noise round aux belt

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 19 May 2017 125,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

n s r light lens broken

noise round aux belt

parking brake very high

rear brake pads worn very low

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,991 miles

Engine light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 107,573 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,448 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

near side rear light cluster damaged

off side wing mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2014 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

near side rear light cluster damaged

off side wing mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 89,809 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 67,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,796 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,877 miles

near side rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake hose does not take correct route but the hose is not kinked or stretched

nearside rear light lens cracked on side but not showing white light to rear

slight rattle from inside rear silencer

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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BX54 BYJ is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 BX54 BYJ, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 BYJ is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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