Mitsubishi Eclipse
From 14,071 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 348 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 348 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 272 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 211 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 174 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 105 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 61 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 53 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 46 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 39 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 39 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.8% of failures are serious: 52.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
Mitsubishi Eclipse on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 3 newly registered in the past year with 0 leaving, a net gain of 3. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 11,461 | 105 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 11,469 | 94 | +0 | -0 | +12 |
| 2025 Q1 | 11,464 | 87 | +2 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 11,454 | 89 | +1 | -0 | +77 |
| 2024 Q3 | 11,384 | 82 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11,435 | 75 | +1 | -25 | -24 |
| 2024 Q1 | 11,450 | 84 | +1 | -0 | +7 |
| 2023 Q4 | 11,443 | 84 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross 3 4X2 | Petrol | 2,153 | 19% |
| Eclipse Cross 4 Cvt | Petrol | 1,367 | 12% |
| Eclipse Cross 3 4X2 Cvt | Petrol | 1,137 | 10% |
| Eclipse Cross 4 4X2 | Petrol | 1,123 | 10% |
| Eclipse Cross 4 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 1,066 | 9% |
| Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 802 | 7% |
| Eclipse Cross 2 4X2 | Petrol | 573 | 5% |
| Eclipse Cross 3 Cvt | Petrol | 565 | 5% |
| Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 | Petrol | 445 | 4% |
| Eclipse Cross 3 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 391 | 3% |
| Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 | Petrol | 333 | 3% |
| Eclipse Cross Black 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 324 | 3% |
| Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt | Petrol | 228 | 2% |
| Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 | Petrol | 177 | 2% |
| Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 160 | 1% |
| Eclipse Cross Black 4X2 | Petrol | 142 | 1% |
| Eclipse Cross First Ed 4X4 Cvt | Petrol | 140 | 1% |
| Eclipse Cross Verve 4X2 | Petrol | 115 | 1% |
| Eclipse Cross Dsign Se 4X2 Cvt | Petrol | 114 | <1% |
| Eclipse Cross First Ed 4X2 | Petrol | 91 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 88.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 86.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eclipses tested had between 31,357 and 47,050 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,909 median miles, the Eclipse has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 14,071 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 348 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Mitsubishi Eclipses are on UK roads?
There are 11,461 Mitsubishi Eclipses currently licensed on UK roads, with 105 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Eclipse at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Eclipse is 36,909 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,357 and 47,050 miles.
Buying a used Eclipse?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.