2011 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · CF11 NJN

The most recent DVSA examination on 2 October 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories, minor defects, or failures recorded, which is a positive immediate indicator of the vehicle's present roadworthiness. Looking at the broader trend across the recorded MOT history, the pattern is broadly stable with some intermittent issues that have been addressed. The 2023 test cycle did record a failure, but this was for a brake pedal anti-slip provision and an advisory tyre wear issue rather than a fundamental structural or safety defect, and the subsequent 2024 test passed cleanly. The 2022 test carried the highest advisory count, relating to front tyre wear, rear brake pad wear, a front shock absorber showing light oil misting, and a track rod end dust cover issue, and notably none of these specific advisories reappeared in subsequent tests, suggesting remedial action was taken. Overall, the maintenance trajectory appears steady and responsive rather than deteriorating. With a recorded mileage of 123,375 miles across approximately 15 years of age, the vehicle is averaging around 8,225 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for its class and age. This figure indicates consistent rather than excessive use, and there is no evidence in the MOT record of significant mileage gaps that would suggest prolonged standing periods, which can otherwise bring their own issues such as brake disc corrosion, binding calipers, or fluid degradation. Equally, the mileage is not low enough to raise concerns about dried seals or perished components from disuse. The consistent year-on-year MOT submissions and broadly regular mileage progression suggest the vehicle has been in active service and therefore mechanical components such as the clutch, drivetrain, and engine internals should have been exercised regularly. Given the advisories relating to front tyre wear on edges and an offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit at the 2022 and 2023 tests, a prospective buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, paying particular attention to inner and outer shoulder wear which can indicate suspension geometry misalignment, worn wishbone bushes, or weakened coil springs. A road test should be conducted over varied surfaces listening for suspension clonks or knocking from the front end, especially over bumps and while cornering, as anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers were flagged in 2023 and these components tend to deteriorate progressively once the protective boot is compromised. The near side front shock absorber was noted as showing light oil misting in 2022, so particular attention should be paid to any progressive loss of damping, evidenced by the vehicle continuing to oscillate after passing over a bump, excessive nose dive under braking, or visible oil staining on the shock body. The 2022 advisory concerning rear brake pad wear also warrants a physical inspection of pad material remaining and a check of brake disc condition, looking for lipping, scoring, or corrosion around the outer edge which would suggest the discs may also need replacement given the mileage accumulated since. The brake pedal anti-slip rubber failing in 2023 is a minor point but worth verifying has been correctly refitted. Beyond the recorded history, given the vehicle's age and mileage, a buyer should confirm the timing belt or chain service interval compliance depending on the engine variant fitted, as Mitsubishi ASX petrol and diesel units have differing requirements, and verify that brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid have been changed in line with calendar-based schedules rather than purely mileage intervals. The 12V battery should be load tested given its age, and all tyres inspected for sidewall cracking or perishing from age rather than just tread depth, as rubber degrades with time regardless of wear. Finally, a thorough service history cross-reference with the advisory items will give the clearest indication of how diligently this ASX has been maintained.