2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · WF13 UXK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a period of significant mechanical decline followed by reactive repairs. While it passed the June 2025 test at 123,012 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just four miles prior that revealed multiple defects across the suspension and braking systems. This suggests the vehicle has recently undergone a major overhaul to meet safety standards, but the underlying trend shows a history of neglect rather than preventative maintenance. At approximately 13 years old with 123,012 miles, the car has averaged roughly 9,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a family SUV. There is a notable gap of over 10,000 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, during which the vehicle transitioned from having minor shock absorber misting to serious fluid leaks and exhaust failures. The mileage accumulation is steady, but the density of faults indicates that components are reaching their end of life simultaneously due to age. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly. The June 2025 failure highlighted worn front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, damaged track rod end dust covers, and severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint boots. Furthermore, the history of excessively binding and lagging brakes on the nearside front, combined with damaged calipers and split piston boots noted in 2024, suggests the braking system may be prone to corrosion or seal-related issues. The 2024 failure regarding a major exhaust leak and a failed Lambda reading should also be verified to ensure the exhaust system is fully intact and that the oxygen sensor is functioning correctly. Given that all four tyres were flagged as being near the legal limit in 2024, the buyer should specifically check the current tread depth and age of the rubber to determine if they have been replaced since the last recorded failure.