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EU54 VRL

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,053 mi
Last recorded122,053 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VRL
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,534 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 110,534 miles

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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel indicates braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,732 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,442 miles

Parking brake lever travel indicates braking system may require maintenance or repair.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,099 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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EU54 VRL is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EU54 VRL, 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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EU54 VRL is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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