2017 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Diesel · WF17 OFG

The Mitsubishi ASX presents a solid roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 8 June 2026 at 91,256 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A year prior, on 21 May 2025 at 80,720 miles, the tester noted only minor advisories regarding slightly perished rear tyres, a cosmetic rubber condition rather than a structural or mechanical risk. The vehicle has now operated for over a full year since that advisory without any new defects surfacing, suggesting the tyres were likely replaced and that the car has been kept in good order. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle. Between the June 2026 test and the May 2025 test, the car covered 10,536 miles in roughly twelve months, aligning with the typical annual figure of approximately 10,140 miles. The record shows no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The MOT history is also well documented, with annual tests filed consistently from 2023 onward, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's mechanical trajectory over the past three years. The most significant entry in the record is the failure on 26 May 2023 at 63,065 miles. The tester flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs, rear brake pads below the 1.5 mm minimum, and severely deteriorated dust covers on both front suspension arm ball joints. These are not trivial defects. Pitted brake discs indicate prolonged neglect of the rear braking system, and deteriorated ball joint boots allow ingress of dirt and moisture, accelerating wear on the joint itself. The fact that the car passed its very next test on 2 June 2023, just days later, confirms these items were rectified rather than left to degrade further. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension ball joints and rear braking components in person. While the 2023 failure was addressed promptly, the underlying pattern of wear on these parts warrants a physical check for play in the joints and condition of the rear discs and pads. The vehicle has covered nearly 28,000 miles since that repair, and components like ball joint boots and brake surfaces are subject to ongoing environmental and mechanical stress. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake back plates, would also be prudent given the car's age and mileage.