2018 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3L Diesel · WP18 RUR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening maintenance trend regarding its braking system components. While it passed its most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 66,227 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple corroded brake pipes and a faulty windscreen washer. The persistence of brake pipe corrosion across the nearside and offside rear sections over three consecutive years suggests that the owner has only addressed these issues when they threatened a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The record shows a steady increase in use from 25,629 miles in May 2021 to 66,227 miles in November 2025. There is a notable gap of nearly 10,000 miles between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, which coincides with the appearance of more wear-related faults and the build-up of corrosion on the under-body braking system. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the brake lines to ensure that the corrosion flagged in 2024 and 2025 has been properly replaced rather than merely cleaned. The presence of grease on corroded pipes in the records often indicates an attempt to hide structural metal decay from the tester. Additionally, the front tyres should be checked for further alignment issues, as the 2024 test noted uneven edge wear, which could point to worn suspension bushes or components that have not yet been addressed in the MOT history.