2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L Diesel · DS67 MXO

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 18 February 2026, recorded at 123,039 miles, with the test taking place just over four months prior to today’s date. That said, the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The vehicle failed the previous day on 17 February 2026 at 123,036 miles, presenting a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction, thin brake pads on both the nearside front inner and offside front outer positions, an offside rear brake slightly binding, a deteriorated front number plate, a scratched windscreen, excessive handbrake lever travel, and a front undertray not fully secure. The following day’s pass indicates those specific items were addressed, yet the recurrence of advisories and minor faults points to a pattern of reactive repairs rather than consistent preventative upkeep. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and handbrake travel across both the failed and passed entries, which suggests the parking brake system and rear braking circuit remain a known weak point. Mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between 31 January 2023 at 87,938 miles and 20 February 2024 at 97,229 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 9,291 miles in just over twelve months. The pace then quickened markedly, with an increase of 10,583 miles between 20 February 2024 and 12 February 2025, reaching 107,812 miles. From 12 February 2025 to 17 February 2026, the odometer jumped by 15,224 miles, taking the total to 123,036. This trajectory shows accelerating use, averaging around 13,671 miles per year across the vehicle’s life but skewing heavily toward recent high-mileage running. Such a pattern places additional stress on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain joints, all of which wear faster under sustained high-load use. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any physical inspection. The February 2026 failure flagged thin front inner pads and a binding offside rear brake, while the same rear brake was still noted as slightly binding on the subsequent pass. This combination raises the possibility of sticking calipers, a seized guide pin, or a deteriorating flexible hose acting as a de facto one-way valve. Handbrake lever travel was also flagged on both dates, indicating either a stretched cable, maladjusted mechanism, or worn rear shoes or pads not engaging correctly. The front undertray not being fully secure is a minor but telling oversight, often symptomatic of rushed work or missing fixings after previous underbody jobs. Beyond the brakes, the repeated appearance of tyre wear advisories, including inner edge wear on the front tyres in February 2025 and underinflation warnings on the rear in January 2023, hints at possible suspension geometry issues or simple neglect of regular tyre pressures and alignment checks. The TPMS malfunction in February 2026 may have been resolved with a sensor replacement or system reset, but a buyer should verify the system functions correctly across all four wheels. The scratched windscreen and deteriorated number plate are cosmetic, yet they reinforce the impression of a vehicle maintained to pass rather than to a higher standard. A thorough test drive focusing on brake feel, handbrake hold on a gradient, and any pulling or vibration under braking is essential before purchase.