2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Diesel · WR14 EBP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed its latest test on 27 January 2025 at 103,285 miles, it had failed just four days prior due to safety defects involving an inoperative offside rear parking brake and poor braking efficiency. Although the parking brake was rectified, the tester still flagged play in the offside rear D bush and a noisy steering column, indicating that certain mechanical issues remain unresolved and require attention. At 103,285 miles over 12 years, the vehicle averages approximately 8,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an SUV of this age. The data shows a significant gap in testing between November 2022 and November 2023, during which the car covered roughly 4,000 miles. The' accumulation suggests consistent use, but the failure in November 2022 revealed significant suspension wear, specifically where both front shock car had suffered serious fluid leaks and a loss of damping effect. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and suspension components, as the noisy steering column and rear D bush play suggest potential wear in the steering rack or suspension linkage. The braking system warrants close scrutiny given the history of thin rear pads noted in 2023, fluctuating front discs, and the recent parking brake failure in 2025. Ensure the rear parking brake is now fully functional and check that there are no signs of renewed leakage from the shock dampers, which previously required replacement.