Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Trajet vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

42% 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 2004 Hyundai Trajet reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,681 vehicles, the 2004 Hyundai Trajet has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.1%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Trajet?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Hyundai Trajet are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (81.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (78.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59.8% 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 2004 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 (2004)

1,681 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.1% first-time pass rate

2004 Hyundai Trajet

CarHunch analysed 1,681 real MOT records for the 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Trajet is a troublemaker: only 69.1% pass their MOT on the first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 41.5% have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically (68.7% and 69.5% pass rates), so fuel type won't save you here.

These Trajets are hitting MOT stations with relatively modest mileage (median 65,029 miles for a 20-year-old vehicle), yet still averaging 4.67 failures and 18.6 advisories per test, suggesting age and wear are the real culprits rather than hard use. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems—the advisory count hints at widespread corrosion and component fatigue on these ageing MPVs.

The 2004 Hyundai Trajet has a below-average first-time pass rate (69.1% 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

69.1%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

41.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.67

Over 14.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 52k–80k

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 18.6 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 1,681 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 1,681 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 81.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside 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 45.2%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

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

Other issues 45%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak · Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment

Lighting 26.4%

Offside Stop lamp not working · Nearside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Hyundai Trajet

Based on MOT data from 1,681 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.5% 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 (53%)	895	68.7%	4.79
Diesel (46%)	775	69.5%	4.52

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 2004 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.

65,029

typical

52,338

low mileage

80,199

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Hyundai Trajet vehicles fall between 52,338 and 80,199 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,338 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.

✓ 52,338–80,199 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Hyundai Trajets sit.

⚠ Over 108,268 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Hyundai Trajet — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 6% of 2004 Hyundai Trajets are still active.

Numbers are declining — 71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.67

Avg failures per vehicle

18.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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