307 steering rack boot

[PepotUK]

Hi guys. I was just rummaging through my hood when I saw this (attached picture). Is this the steering rack boot? There's a bit of a muddy grease on it, i think its a good thing as this means the rack isnt dried up yet (though it is quite dirty), am I right? And also, if I am to leave it be for a while, will there be a bigger problem? Havent noticed this before, just now. There's no play om the steering either. Thanks guys!

[xantia_v6]

That is the steering rack boot. It would be an MOT failure, so urgency depends on the date your MOT is due.
The boot looks like it may be torn where it was clamped, so would need to be replaced. I don't know how difficult access is on that car, but it looks easier than some i have done.

[PepotUK]

Cheers bud. Would it be safe to drive it with this or will it cause much more damage if I allow it to run like this? Steering racks are much more expensive than the boots lol