2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · MT13 FVC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 9 January 2026 at 173,975 miles, yet the maintenance trend indicates worsening mechanical wear rather than stability. The tester flagged a nearside front track rod end with slight play, a defect first noted in January 2025 and left unaddressed. While the car remains legally roadworthy, the persistence of this steering component fault alongside repeated tyre wear advisories suggests deferred maintenance on critical safety systems. This 13-year-old vehicle has accumulated exceptionally high mileage, averaging over 13,000 miles annually. Records show consistent usage between the January 2023 test at 134,479 miles and the latest inspection in January 2026, with roughly 10,000 to 15,000 miles added each year. Such heavy utilisation places significant strain on drivetrain and suspension components, making the documented wear patterns unsurprising for a vehicle of this age and distance travelled. A prospective buyer must prioritise a full geometry check and suspension inspection. The history reveals a progression from slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint in January 2024 to a persistent advisory on the nearside front track rod end. Recurring tyre advisories noting worn edges on both front and rear positions strongly indicate misalignment or worn steering components causing rapid rubber degradation. Additionally, investigate the slight engine oil leak noted in 2025 and the obscured undertrays from 2024, as these areas may conceal seal degradation common in high-mileage examples.