Mitsubishi ASX - 2021
70.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mitsubishi ASX, model year 2021.
Sample size: 533 cars, 1,309 tests and 928 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 533 cars
The 2021 Mitsubishi ASX has an overall defect rate of 71 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for its year, making it a relatively reliable option. Notably, the ASX excels in categories such as Lights & Electrics, where it has fewer defects than average, and also performs better in Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, Body/Structure, Equipment, and other areas. However, it shows a concerning trend in brake issues, with a significantly higher defect rate compared to the average, and visibility problems are also more prevalent. The mileage-related data indicates that defect rates tend to increase notably in the higher mileage ranges, particularly beyond 124,000 miles, which is consistent with typical trends in vehicle wear.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 533 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 43.3% worse
57.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 14.3% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
- Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
Visibility
▼ 21.4% worse
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: defective
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 75.0% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A lens defective: which has no effect on emitted light
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Lamp not securely attached
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.7% better
61.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 57.1% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
- Bumper: likely to become detached
- A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
- A driver’s seat: insecure
- Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
- A passenger seat: insecure
Equipment
▲ 26.7% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- Seat belt anchorage loose
- A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 92.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 152
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 136
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 105
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 38
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Serious faults (Top 10)
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 4