2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6L Petrol · SA19 OJC

The most recent MOT on 2025-06-13 showed a pass at 42,588 miles, but this followed a failure on 2025-06-12 at the same mileage. This suggests the vehicle may have been retested shortly after the initial failure, possibly due to repairs. The failure cited excessive play in the nearside track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)), a critical steering component that affects handling and safety. A recurring pattern of steering and suspension issues emerges from the history. The 2024 MOT identified slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and play in the steering rack inner joint , alongside brake wear. By 2025, the track rod end issue had worsened to excessive play, indicating a potential lack of timely maintenance or progressive wear. Brake components (offside rear pads and discs) were flagged in 2024 but not mentioned in the 2025 pass, suggesting they may have been addressed. The trend for steering-related defects appears worsening , with the same component failing to meet safety standards within a year. Other issues, like brake wear, show no consistent pattern. The vehicle’s mileage (42,588 miles over 7 years) aligns with average usage (6,084 miles/year), so no extreme wear or under-use is evident.