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EF54 UTJ

2005 Hyundai Trajet

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,169 mi
Last recorded154,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Trajet74,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 154,169 miles

Both front outer sills corroded through

Both rear metal pipes corroded

Nearside lamp unit casing broken

Rear brake pads worn low

Rust on offside rear wheel arch

Fail 29 Nov 2021 154,169 miles

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

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

Both front outer sills corroded through

Both rear metal pipes corroded

Nearside lamp unit casing broken

Rear brake pads worn low

Rust on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 149,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 144,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 144,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit casing broken.

Offside Rear Rust on offside rear wheel arch.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Offside front top strut mount worn out. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit casing broken.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rust on offside rear wheel arch.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,024 miles

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

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,967 miles

Both rear lights damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2016 111,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear lights damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,176 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,575 miles

Rear seat belts not tested (loaded)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear seat belts not tested (loaded)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,338 miles

All wiper blades poor

Damage to N/S/Front wing and door

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All wiper blades poor

Damage to N/S/Front wing and door

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Trajet?

Based on 140,327 MOT tests across 10,373 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,382
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
10,373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,617
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,181
Stop lamp not working 5,005
Registration plate lamp not working 4,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,477
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EF54 UTJ is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Trajet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,725 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 Trajet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Trajet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Trajet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF54 UTJ is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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