I fitted a remote greasing system last year, so have not been close to the front suspension recently.
Last week, I decided an inspection was due, and saw, to mr horror, that my track rod ends were not in a great state.
Old vs. New
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qudgjSzXUAvDxLEU7This passed the MOT last July. I'm not sure it was a very thorough inspection. Both left and right were in similar condition.