2015 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · PW56 PLW

A chronic pattern of rear brake issues sits at the centre of this ix35's MOT history, with binding rear calipers or mechanisms flagged as advisories in 2021, 2024, and ultimately escalating to a Major failure on the most recent test on 24 July 2026 alongside an axle imbalance. That single test produced both a fail and a pass on the same date, the failure citing the excessively binding offside rear service brake and the imbalance across the rear axle, with the subsequent pass issued once the defect was presumably rectified. The earlier rear binding advisories being noted as not excessive suggests the issue had been developing progressively over several years before reaching a point where it compromised road safety, and the recorded corrosion on both rear brake discs from the same test reinforces the picture of a rear braking system under strain. Front tyre deterioration is a secondary recurring theme, with perishing noted on both fronts in 2025 and again in 2026, plus near-limit edge wear flagged back in 2023. At roughly 10,300 miles per year over eleven years, the recorded mileage of 113,285 is broadly typical for the vehicle's age and points to steady rather than extreme use. The testing record runs consistently from 2021 through 2026 with no significant lay-up gaps, which means any corrosion, rubber deterioration, or suspension wear observed on the inspections reflects gradual in-service ageing rather than prolonged standing. This mileage band places the ix35 squarely in the territory where original suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts are likely approaching the end of their effective service life even though none have yet been flagged by the tester. For a prospective buyer, the rear braking system must be the priority inspection area. A test drive should include several firm stops from around 30 mph to check for any pulling to one side, which would indicate the imbalance issue has returned, and the vehicle should be left to idle after the drive to listen for any clicking or grinding from the rear caliper area as the pads release. Both rear calipers, caliper sliders, and the handbrake mechanism should be examined for free movement and even pad wear, and the rear discs should be measured for thickness and checked for run-out on a dial gauge if possible. The front tyres, both currently showing perishing, should be replaced regardless of remaining tread and the sidewalls inspected closely for any cracking extending into the tread shoulder, as perishing flagged two years running often accelerates. Beyond the brake and tyre concerns, a 2015 ix35 at this mileage warrants a thorough check of the suspension linkages and bushes for any knocking over bumps, which would suggest worn front lower arms or anti-roll bar bushes. The steering should be assessed for any vagueness or clonks over uneven surfaces that could indicate worn tie rod ends or drop links. Given that the rear brake fault took several years to escalate from advisory to failure, any evidence of recent caliper refurbishment, new rear discs, or fresh pads should be verified with documentation, as this would suggest the underlying wear pattern may have only just been addressed and could recur.