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EU55 FTE

2005 Hyundai Trajet

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Trajet74,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FTE
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 116,912 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,008 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure o/s/r bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,130 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

underside, suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,693 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,558 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,738 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,963 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

engine cover fitted

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

front wipers deteriorating

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroding

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,965 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,028 miles

nearside rear tyre hs split in tread but not reaching cords

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,471 miles

Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,002 miles

suspect n/s/f A B S target ring may be damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,492 miles

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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EU55 FTE is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU55 FTE, 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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EU55 FTE is a 2005 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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