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VX53 COU

2004 Hyundai Trajet

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,339 mi
Last recorded69,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Trajet72,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 COU
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,045 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

offside front spring winding up !

Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,019 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,771 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,942 miles

ADVISE N/S/R SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE N/S/R SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VX53 COU is a 2004 Hyundai Trajet in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX53 COU, 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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VX53 COU is a 2004 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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