2004 Hyundai Santa FE 2.7L Petrol · LF04 EVU

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a recent shift toward reactive repair habits. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 89,349 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure just three weeks prior. The failure in September 2025 revealed multiple mechanical issues, including split CV boots on both front outer drivesshafts and worn brake pads, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reached a failure threshold rather than through preventative maintenance. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 89,349 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components regardless of mileage-related wear. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 3,900 miles, showing a consistent pattern of low usage. However, the perishing offside rear tyre noted in 2025 is a classic symptom of age-related dry rot rather than distance driven. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain thoroughly, as the track rod end showed a persistent trend of play across three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. The split CV boots identified in 2025 require verification to ensure the joints have been replaced or the boots properly sealed to prevent premature failure of the driveshaft joints. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, a close inspection is also required for structural corrosion on the chassis and brake lines, as stationary vehicles often suffer from more hidden rust than regularly driven counterparts.