2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7L Diesel · NA67 CXG

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson holds a valid MOT pass dated 17 July 2025 at 77,952 miles, but the maintenance trend over the past three years is mixed rather than consistently stable. The vehicle sailed through its 2023 and 2024 tests with zero defects, yet the 2024 failure flagged worn rear brake pads below 1.5 mm and scored front brake discs, indicating a period where basic braking components were allowed to degrade well beyond serviceable limits before rectification. The most recent test in July 2025 passed, but the tester still flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front CV joint gaiter, a defect that had already appeared on the failed test the previous day. That the gaiter was still flagged on the pass suggests it may have been left unrepaired or only partially addressed, leaving the joint vulnerable to ingress of dirt and premature failure. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the July 2023 test at 57,074 miles and the July 2024 test at 66,494 miles, the car covered roughly 9,420 miles in twelve months. From July 2024 to July 2025, the odometer moved only from 66,494 to 77,952 miles, a gain of around 11,458 miles. That is a noticeable uptick in annual use, though still within a normal range for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2025 tests is just one day apart at the identical mileage of 77,952, confirming the retest was a direct follow-up to the initial failure. No suspicious mileage reversals or large undocumented gaps appear in the record. A buyer inspecting this Tucson in person should focus on the nearside front driveshaft area. A severely deteriorated CV boot that persists across consecutive tests raises the question of whether the joint itself has suffered accelerated wear from contamination. Have the boot and joint been replaced, or is the car still running on a compromised joint that could fail without warning? The braking system also warrants close attention. The 2024 failure for sub-minimum rear pad thickness and scored front discs suggests the previous owner deferred brake maintenance, so checking the current condition of pads, discs, and the parking brake linkage is essential. The repeated advisory about excessive parking brake lever movement points to either a maladjusted cable or worn rear brake components that may not have been fully resolved. Beyond these flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around suspension mounting points, subframes, and inner wing seams is prudent, as the Tucson's generation is known to develop surface and structural rust in those areas, particularly if the car has spent time standing between periods of heavier use.