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MJ56 BGU

2006 Hyundai Tucson

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,952 mi
Last recorded191,952 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Tucson74,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 BGU
MakeHyundai
ModelTucson
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 191,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 191,952 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 190,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 190,179 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected DANGEROUS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 180,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 180,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 167,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 166,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 157,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 157,480 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing & n/s/r (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 154,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 146,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,676 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 135,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 122,283 miles

n/s/f lower screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 9 May 2013 122,275 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to register

n/s/f lower screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,131 miles

Front 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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MJ56 BGU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Tucson models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,161 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 MJ56 BGU, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Tucson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ56 BGU is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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