2019 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Petrol · CH53 HOW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on July 29, 2025 at 52,602 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a period of significant neglect leading up to a major failure in March 2025. During that test, the tester identified multiple critical suspension failures, including excessively worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes and torn ball joint dust covers, alongside a major exhaust back box leak. While the subsequent pass indicates these specific faults were addressed, the density of failures in a single test suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 25,414 miles and March 2024 at 42,570 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, showing a steady usage rate. The jump of 10,028 miles between March 2024 and March 2025 tests indicates a slight increase in driving frequency shortly before the failure, but the overall low mileage has not yet compromised the structural integrity of the drivetrain or suspension components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the recurring issues with ball joints and anti-roll bar links indicate these components are prone to wear. The nearside rear road wheel was noted as distorted in 2025, which should be checked for vibrations or tracking at higher speeds. Given the history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2022 and 2024, the current state of the braking system should be verified for thickness and surface quality to ensure they were replaced during the recent repairs.