Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Hyundai Trajet?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Hyundai Trajet?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Hyundai Trajet?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2000 Hyundai Trajet vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2000 Hyundai Trajet reliable?

Based on MOT data from 979 vehicles, the 2000 Hyundai Trajet has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Trajet?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2000 Hyundai Trajet are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (54.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Hyundai Trajet?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Trajet (2000)

979 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.4% first-time pass rate

2000 Hyundai Trajet

CarHunch analysed 979 real MOT records for the 2000 Hyundai Trajet. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 Hyundai Trajet is a noticeably unreliable prospect by UK standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.4% against the national average of 80%—that's a significant 14.6-point shortfall. More concerning still, over a third of these vehicles (34.6%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above acceptable thresholds for a family car.

These Trajets are running at modest mileages for their age (median 78,497 miles), yet they're still accumulating nearly 4 failures and over 12 advisories per test on average, suggesting inherent design or build weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear issues. If you're considering one, budget for regular, expensive remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and lighting systems where the failure patterns cluster.

The 2000 Hyundai Trajet has a below-average first-time pass rate (65.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

34.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.94

Over 10.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 65k–94k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 979 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 979 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 62.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 54.3%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 50.5%

Oil leak · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000.

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Before you buy a 2000 Hyundai Trajet

Based on MOT data from 979 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	968	65.4%	3.94

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,358 Hyundai Trajet vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 49.5%

5,127

Blue 27.2%

2,819

Red 9.1%

941

Green 5.7%

589

Black 3.4%

354

Grey 2.9%

298

White 2.2%

230

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Hyundai Trajet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,497

typical

65,326

low mileage

93,799

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Hyundai Trajet vehicles fall between 65,326 and 93,799 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,326 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,326–93,799 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Hyundai Trajets sit.

⚠ Over 126,628 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Hyundai Trajet — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2000 Hyundai Trajets are still active.

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

10.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.94

Avg failures per vehicle

12.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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