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EF55 DZU

2005 Hyundai Trajet

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

227,507 mi
Last recorded227,507 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Trajet74,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DZU
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 227,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 227,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 217,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 217,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 208,396 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 208,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 196,741 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 196,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 186,053 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 186,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 175,149 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 161,938 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 161,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 147,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clip missing from n/s/f headlamp bulb retainer

n/s outer sill panel damaged

spare tyre below limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from n/s/f headlamp bulb retainer

n/s outer sill panel damaged

spare tyre below limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,455 miles

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

n/s outer sill panel damaged

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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EF55 DZU is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF55 DZU, 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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What year was EF55 DZU registered?

EF55 DZU is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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