2015 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3L Diesel · WP64 LJJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 74,450 miles, the tester identified new damage to the nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover. This follows a recurring pattern of severe deterioration on the lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers which were flagged in both January 2025 and 2026. The persistence of these faults suggests that rubber components are failing due to age without proactive replacement. The mileage profile is consistent and typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between January 2022 and January 2026, the car covered 19,104 miles, maintaining a steady usage pattern of roughly 4,775 miles annually during that period. This low annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to high-stress commuting, though the age of the vehicle likely accounts for the degradation of perish-based parts like boots and seals seen in the MOT records regardless of the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to address the recurring ball joint dust cover failures. The deterioration of these covers on both the nearside and offside lower arms indicates imminent joint failure which will lead to steering instability and MOT failure if ignored. You should also check the front tyres for uneven wear patterns, as the 2022 record noted an offside tyre worn to the legal limit. Given the recent advisory on the track rod end, a professional check of the steering linkage is necessary to ensure no play has developed in the internal joints.