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CJ04 LJN

2004 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,567 mi
Last recorded115,567 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Terracan79,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LJN
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 115,564 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 104,697 miles

Fuel tank damp with fuel but no drips

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Side steps corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL PITTED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,213 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,358 miles

metal brake pipe corrosion, brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi/metal (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

metal brake pipe corrosion, brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,933 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,251 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 48,280 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,023 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,023 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 36,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 34,260 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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CJ04 LJN is a 2004 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 79,709 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 CJ04 LJN, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ04 LJN is a 2004 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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