2006 Hyundai Trajet 2.0L Diesel · EK56 YXM

The 2006 Hyundai Trajet passed its most recent MOT on 2024-02-01 at 130,948 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is mixed at best, with several recurring faults left unresolved over multiple test cycles. The vehicle has a long-standing windscreen damage advisory dating back to at least January 2022 at 100,487 miles, which has persisted through every subsequent test without repair. Front brake imbalance has been flagged as borderline since the January 2024 failure at 130,765 miles and remained only just met in the February 2024 pass, suggesting the braking system has not been properly serviced. Tyre condition advisories, including cuts reaching the ply and perishing, appeared repeatedly across both the January and February 2024 tests, indicating basic consumable upkeep was not consistently addressed between those dates just nine days apart. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,550 miles per year over twenty years is typical for the vehicle's age and does not raise immediate concern about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. However, the gap between the January 2023 test at 115,607 miles and the January 2024 test at 130,765 miles shows a jump of approximately 15,158 miles in a single year, which is notably higher than the long-term average and suggests a period of heavier use that may have accelerated wear on suspension, braking, and drivetrain components. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, specifically the nearside lower suspension arm front bush, which was flagged as excessively worn in the January 2024 failure at 130,765 miles after first appearing as an advisory in January 2023 at 115,595 miles. This progression from advisory to failure over a year signals the component was not replaced in good time and may now affect steering precision and structural integrity. The exhaust emissions failure in January 2024 at 130,765 miles, following a similar emissions failure in January 2023 at 115,595 miles, points to a recurring issue with the engine or exhaust system that warrants a thorough diagnostic check of the catalytic converter, lambda sensors, and engine management system. The front brake imbalance advisory, the persistent windscreen damage, and the repeated tyre defects collectively suggest previous owners deferred routine maintenance rather than addressing faults proactively. A hands-on inspection should include a road test to assess brake pull, a close examination of the front suspension bushings and coil springs for deterioration, and a check of the exhaust system for leaks or efficiency loss. The nearside front headlamp aim and levelling device faults from the January 2024 failure may have been repaired for the retest, but the headlamp assembly and levelling mechanism should still be verified for correct operation.