2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

154 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  5. Headlamp: lens seriously defective5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.3%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Brakes20.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  5. Body & chassis13.0%
  6. Steering9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  8. Tyres5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 154 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).