2005 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · RF05 PFX
2005 Hyundai Tucson (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 131,774 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI TUCSON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 PFX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 131,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 PFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Tucson (RF05 PFX) between April 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RF05 PFX Mileage History
- 28/04/200822,510 mi
- 28/04/200822,510 mi
- 05/05/200928,923 mi+6,413 mi
- 26/04/201034,698 mi+5,775 mi
- 26/04/201034,698 mi
- 18/04/201140,339 mi+5,641 mi
- 18/04/201140,339 mi
- 02/01/201346,032 mi+5,693 mi
- 17/12/201352,934 mi+6,902 mi
- 05/12/201462,207 mi+9,273 mi
- 06/01/201673,714 mi+11,507 mi
- 06/01/201673,714 mi
- 05/01/201781,394 mi+7,680 mi
- 05/01/201781,394 mi
- 11/12/201786,564 mi+5,170 mi
- 12/12/201895,246 mi+8,682 mi
- 13/12/2019101,072 mi+5,826 mi
- 14/12/2019101,075 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/2020104,418 mi+3,343 mi
- 28/10/2021109,111 mi+4,693 mi
- 28/10/2022113,842 mi+4,731 mi
- 03/11/2023120,734 mi+6,892 mi
- 23/10/2024127,350 mi+6,616 mi
- 25/10/2024127,393 mi+43 mi
- 22/10/2025131,774 mi+4,381 mi
Average of roughly 6,249 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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