2004 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · SK54 AAD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT on 10 May 2023 at 93,075 miles which passed with no recorded defects. This follows a failure in April 2023 just four miles prior, suggesting that a minor adjustment or a small consumable item was rectified immediately to secure the pass. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances recently, despite the intermittent test failures. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Tucson has covered an exceptionally low total distance for its age, averaging approximately 4,231 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of inactivity between February 2021 and February 2022, where the vehicle covered only 7,940 miles in a year. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished fluids. The most recent recorded test is now over three years old relative to the current date, meaning the vehicle is significantly overdue for a legal test due for its next annual inspection. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the effects of age and low usage rather than high-mileage wear. Inspect the chassis for structural corrosion and wheel arch rot, as older SUVs are prone to rust regardless of miles driven. Given the gaps in usage, check the suspension bushes for cracking and the brake discs for surface pitting or seizing caused by infrequent use. Because the MOT record is now outdated, a thorough mechanical check is required to ensure no new fluid leaks or electronic faults have developed since the 2023 clearance.