2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Hyundai Tucson MOT pass rate and common faults

939 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    48 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension42.3%
  2. Lights & electrics32.5%
  3. Brakes23.2%
  4. Body & chassis8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.2%

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 - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Hyundai Tucson?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2005 Hyundai Tucson cars passed their MOT first time, across 939 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Tucson?

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

Is the 2005 Hyundai Tucson reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).