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DA54 UGK

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,450 mi
Last recorded121,450 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UGK
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,476 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,778 miles

Nearside Rear differential / drive shaft oil seal is leaking.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear differential / drive shaft oil seal is leaking.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,269 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,074 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

unable to spin off side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,418 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 29 May 2015 69,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 55,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,438 miles

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

no acceleration detected

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,529 miles

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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DA54 UGK is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA54 UGK, 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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DA54 UGK is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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