Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx (2005)
2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Hyundai Tucson diesel is notably less reliable than the UK average: just 58.4% pass on first attempt compared to the 80% benchmark, meaning nearly four in ten fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from the 121 vehicles analysed, so safety isn't the issue—it's routine wear and incremental failures that catch owners out.
At nearly 124,000 miles on average, these are high-mileage examples for a 19-year-old car, and that shows in the 1.16 failures per vehicle; you're looking at regular repair costs rather than a trouble-free classic. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes and emissions systems, since diesel Tucsons of this age tend to accumulate defects across multiple areas rather than one specific weak point.
What to check before buying a 2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx vehicles fall between 101,954 and 145,551 miles.
2005 Hyundai Tucson Crtd Cdx — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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