2004 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · PA04 AUJ

The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is presently roadworthy, having passed the 2022‑10‑21 MOT at 82,297 miles, with the only defect being a worn offside rear suspension arm pin or bush that did not cause excessive movement. Apart from this advisory, the vehicle has maintained a pass‑or‑fail record without major failures since the 2019 test, indicating a stable maintenance trend. The recorded mileage of 82,297 at 22 years of age translates to an average of about 3,700 miles per year, a figure that is low for the model and points to extended periods of standing rather than intensive use. Mileage accumulation was modest between 2019‑10‑21 (78,383 miles) and 2022‑10‑21 (82,297 miles), a rise of 3,914 miles over three years, while earlier intervals such as the jump from 68,420 miles in 2016 to 71,381 miles in 2017 show a more regular annual increase. A buyer should therefore inspect the offside rear suspension arm and bush for play, verify tyre condition—particularly the near‑side rear tyre that has repeatedly approached the legal tread limit and the offside front tyre that showed perishing—and examine the brake system for pad wear and disc integrity, given the 2013 failure on thin rear brake pads and the 2016 tyre tread deficiency. Finally, a thorough check of the chassis and wheel‑arch areas for structural rust is advisable, as corrosion can accelerate suspension and brake component deterioration.