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GN54 BAU

2004 Hyundai Tucson

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

141,791 mi
Last recorded141,791 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Tucson74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 BAU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 141,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 138,927 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 138,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,415 miles

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

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 136,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 136,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 133,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 133,783 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,668 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 130,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML warning lamp on

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,500 miles

Exhaust tail pipe to centre joint corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 112,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tail pipe to centre joint corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,971 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in treads

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,621 miles

Exhaust tailpipe to center pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tailpipe to center pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,841 miles

Exhaust tail pipe to center pipe corroded

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tail pipe to center pipe corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,258 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,589 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,093 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2009 60,557 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing outer tread sections low

Fail 18 Dec 2009 60,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing outer tread sections low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,497 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,497 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,469 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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GN54 BAU is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 GN54 BAU, 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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GN54 BAU is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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