2008 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · RK58 AGZ

The 2023‑01‑10 MOT at 147,240 miles passed, yet the vehicle cannot be deemed road‑worthy because the tester flagged binding rear brakes, a severely deteriorated offside front CV joint boot, a corroded offside front brake pipe, and a defective front exhaust mounting. These recurring advisories, together with persistent headlamp lens products and a worn front brake disc, show that the maintenance trend is neither stable nor improving; mechanical and structural faults have re‑appeared across multiple years. The recorded mileage of 147,240 at 18 years of age equates to roughly 8,180 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for a 2008 Tucson. Mileage accumulation is steady, with the most recent test occurring just three years after the 2020 entry at 145,547 miles, indicating continuous operation without long standing periods. However, the interval between the 2018 and 2020 tests spans two years and only 2,358 miles, suggesting a possible reduction in use or a gap in documentation that a buyer should verify. A buyer should inspect the front suspension components, paying close attention to the condition of the offside front coil spring, the front wishbone rust, and the integrity of the front and rear bushings, as the history records a fractured coil spring, corroded wishbones, and deteriorated rubber bushes. The drivetrain requires scrutiny of the CV joint boot for tears and the condition of the front brake pipe, which has been noted as greasy and corroded on several occasions. Finally, the braking system must be examined for pad wear, disc scoring, and caliper binding, while the exhaust system should be checked for mounting defects and rust, and the lighting and registration plate lamps verified for functionality, given the repeated failures in these areas.