2005 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Petrol · EF55 EFZ
2005 Hyundai Tucson (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 169,065 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 EFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 169,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 EFZ 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 Tucson (EF55 EFZ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limi”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
EF55 EFZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022142,997 mi
- 10/10/2022143,048 mi+51 mi
- 12/09/2023152,364 mi+9,316 mi
- 18/09/2024160,423 mi+8,059 mi
- 16/09/2025169,065 mi+8,642 mi
Average of roughly 8,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Tucson (TL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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