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FX04 VVC

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,319 mi
Last recorded153,319 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 VVC
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 153,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slighgt corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 144,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on (vehicle pre 1/7/08 diesel)

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,910 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 136,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,057 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Engine light on

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 129,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Engine light on

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,695 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps deteriorating

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust deteriorated

windscreen wipers only working on high setting

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps deteriorating

play in steering rack inner joints

windscreen wipers only working on high setting

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills corroded unable to fully check due to side skirts

fuel filler neck corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2014 114,789 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills corroded unable to fully check due to side skirts

fuel filler neck corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

general under body corrosion

rear brak discs heavily corroded and pitted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 104,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

general under body corrosion

rear brak discs heavily corroded and pitted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs heavily corroded

wiper switch in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2011 86,077 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,012 miles

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

offside front steering arm end fixing has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2010 75,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front steering arm end fixing has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,932 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,648 miles

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

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

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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FX04 VVC is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FX04 VVC, 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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FX04 VVC is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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