2015 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3L Diesel · GPJ 789

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 210,974 miles, it introduced multiple advisories that were not present in the previous year. The persistence of a minor exhaust leak from the manifold area, first noted in August 2024, indicates a recurring issue that has been ignored rather than rectified, which will eventually lead to increased emissions failures or further manifold damage. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging over 19,000 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 140,160 miles and September 2025 at 210,974 miles, the car covered over 70,000 miles. This suggests heavy motorway use or commercial-style application, which accelerates the wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings. The time gap between tests is consistent, but the sheer volume of road miles puts significant stress on components already nearing the end of their service life. A buyer must inspect the braking system closely, as the 2025 test flagged corrosion on both offside and nearside rear brake pipes. The presence of grease or material covering these pipes is often an attempt to hide rust from the tester and is a red flag for ongoing structural corrosion. Furthermore, the history of poor tyre management, with multiple failures for uneven wear and structural damage to the rubber, suggests the previous owner neglected basic maintenance. A thorough check of the exhaust manifold bolts and the integrity of the brake lines is essential before purchase.