Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt
From 237 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.8% of failures are serious: 45.8% 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 £121.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvts tested had between 14,859 and 33,687 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,149 median miles, the Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt has 0.066 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 Dynamic 4X2 Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt has a 83.5% MOT pass rate based on 237 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt is 25,149 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,859 and 33,687 miles.
Buying a used Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 Cvt?
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.
With a 83.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £121 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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