2020 · 4 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

5,250 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    85 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    34 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.6%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,250 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).