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RJ05 DNX

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,758 mi
Last recorded155,758 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe82,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 DNX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 155,758 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 155,750 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 152,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 147,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,379 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,518 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 129,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 123,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 123,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,981 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,556 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,495 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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RJ05 DNX is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 82,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ05 DNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ05 DNX is a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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