2013 Hyundai IX35 S Crdi 1.7L Diesel · EA63 MYX

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT with a pass certificate issued on 27 September 2025 at 87,246 miles, showing no recorded defects. This recent clean bill of health follows a significant failure on 3 October 2023 at 73,833 miles, where the tester identified a serious safety risk with an offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the point of potential detachment, alongside excessive play in the nearside counterpart, an insecure fuel tank heat shield resting on the exhaust, and a tyre below the legal tread depth. The subsequent passes in October 2023, August 2024, and September 2025 indicate the noted faults were rectified, suggesting an improving maintenance trend after a period of neglect. However, the severity of the 2023 failure flags a previous owner's failure to address critical steering and exhaust component security. Mileage accumulation appears consistent and typical for the vehicle's age. The recorded data shows a steady increase from 66,650 miles in October 2022 to 80,493 miles in August 2024, and finally 87,246 miles in September 2025. This represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,700 miles over the last three years, aligning with the calculated average for a 13-year-old vehicle. There are no anomalous gaps in the MOT history suggesting prolonged periods of disuse, nor evidence of exceptionally high annual mileages that would indicate severe wear beyond the norm for its age and recorded total. A buyer must physically inspect the areas tied to the historical failures. Priority one is the front suspension, specifically the track rod end ball joints for any detectable vertical or horizontal play, as these were flagged with dangerous wear. The security and condition of the fuel tank's heat shield must be confirmed, ensuring it is not in contact with the exhaust system. The 2022 advisory regarding a worn drive belt warrants a check of the serpentine belt's condition and, critically, verification of the cambelt and tensioner replacement history, as this is a major service interval item not recorded in the MOT. Finally, assess all tyres for adequate tread depth and even wear patterns, as the previous failure on tread depth and the nature of the suspension faults could indicate past alignment issues. The overall record presents a mixed picture: a recent pass but with a documented history of serious, safety-critical defects being addressed only upon MOT failure. While consumables like tyres and the drive belt show expected wear patterns, the 2023 suspension and exhaust failures suggest prior deferred maintenance. A thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on the rectified components' quality and the cambelt service history is essential to determine if the corrective work was durable and to avoid inheriting latent risks from past neglect.