2005 Hyundai Santa FE 2.7L Petrol · EA05 YJF
2005 Hyundai Santa FE (2.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 131,196 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA05 YJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 131,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA05 YJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (EA05 YJF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EA05 YJF Mileage History
- 03/05/2024125,349 mi
- 06/05/2025125,995 mi+646 mi
- 07/05/2025125,995 mi
- 10/04/2026130,244 mi+4,249 mi
- 15/05/2026131,196 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 2,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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