2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Diesel · EV07 ANT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward mechanical wear and neglect. After three years of clean records between 2022 and 2024, the July 2025 test identified a nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with play and a front tyre wearing from the inner edge. These defects indicate that while the vehicle was previously maintained in good condition, the suspension components and wheel alignment are now requiring immediate attention to prevent further component degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,565 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between February 2021 and August 2022, where the car covered only 1,637 miles in sixteen months. However, the usage increased sharply between July 2024 and July 2025, with 12,052 miles driven in a single year. This sudden increase in activity after long periods of low mileage often accelerates the age-related failure of rubber components, such as the bushes seen in the most recent MOT test. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry specifically, as the inner-edge tyre wear suggests a tracking issue or worn control arms. The flagged play in the anti-roll bar linkage should be replaced alongside a thorough check of all bushings to ensure handling stability. Given the age of the Outlander and the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for structural corrosion on the chassis and sills, as hidden rust often affects vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods.