2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

151 MOT tests in 2024. 47.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.0%
Failed or needed repairs53.0%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension37.7%
  2. Lights & electrics34.4%
  3. Brakes21.2%
  4. Steering13.9%
  5. Tyres10.6%
  6. Body & chassis9.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 47.0% of 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 151 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).