2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

230 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 230 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension46.1%
  2. Lights & electrics28.7%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.0%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All Tucson years2005 Tucson →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2004 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 230 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Tucson?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).