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KX54 VJL

2004 Hyundai Trajet

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,090 mi
Last recorded178,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Trajet72,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 VJL
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 178,090 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 178,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper

Pass 22 Feb 2025 175,290 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 173,775 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 173,775 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 169,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 168,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 155,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 147,629 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 147,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 156,050 miles

Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,165 miles

EML on

NSR tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,827 miles

Power steering is starting to feel notchy

Pass 11 May 2010 86,691 miles

3rd row OS seat was not present at time of test

Exhaust hangers are corroded

NSR and OSR doors do not open from the inside

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,033 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,428 miles

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 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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KX54 VJL is a 2004 Hyundai Trajet in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Trajet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 72,482 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 KX54 VJL, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Trajet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX54 VJL is a 2004 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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