2005 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · EF55 LFO
2005 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 162,322 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1991cc
EF55 LFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 162,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EF55 LFO Mileage History
- 29/05/2024140,086 mi
- 15/08/2025152,437 mi+12,351 mi
- 19/08/2025152,437 mi
- 12/08/2026162,307 mi+9,870 mi
- 25/08/2026162,322 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 9,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF55 LFO 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 (EF55 LFO) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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