2004 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · DX53 WFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 119,326 miles passed, it identified a minor exhaust leak requiring a bandage repair and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre issues across several years, suggesting the owner only addresses consumable faults after an MOT failure or an urgent advisory. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 119,326 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,400 miles. This low usage profile often implies the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. Between August 2022 at 106,404 miles and August 2024 at 113,599 miles, the car covered only over 7,000 miles, indicating consistent low-intensity use despite the fact that the vehicle failed its August 2024 test due to multiple worn tyres and a failed headlamp bulb. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the exhaust system and suspension components. The bandage repair noted in 2025 is a temporary fix for corrosion or wear that will likely require a full section replacement soon. Given the repeated failures for worn tyres in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the alignment should be checked for uneven wear patterns which indicate worn suspension bushes or faulty shocks. Furthermore, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close inspection of the chassis and subframes for rust, as these are common failure points for this model that are not always captured until they become a structural risk.