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DG53 FEU

2004 Hyundai Terracan

Grey Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Terracan79,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FEU
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 125,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 123,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,235 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 121,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,103 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,036 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 116,035 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 113,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,422 miles

washer jet part blocked but still cleares screen tow bar electrics show no feed to fog light

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,741 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 59,741 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,263 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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DG53 FEU is a 2004 Hyundai Terracan in Grey with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG53 FEU, 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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What year was DG53 FEU registered?

DG53 FEU is a 2004 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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