Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2
From 230 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 4 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.1% of failures are serious: 36.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.3% 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 £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2s tested had between 24,051 and 39,423 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,122 median miles, the Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 has 0.036 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 Cross Design Se 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 230 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2 is 30,122 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,051 and 39,423 miles.
Buying a used Eclipse Cross Design Se 4X2?
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.
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