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DK54 BYW

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 BYW
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 106,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Connector damaged/broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe above axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached Due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box connection, amd front exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm mounting aqreas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Anti roll abr link bar slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,679 miles

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

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

front n/s front tyre worn on edge

front pads low /under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slightly misted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,320 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slightly misted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,090 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,754 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,451 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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DK54 BYW is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DK54 BYW, 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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DK54 BYW is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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