Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2
From 758 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 tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 24 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 tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42% of failures are serious: 42% 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 £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 96.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2019 | 90.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2s tested had between 12,161 and 26,585 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,315 median miles, the Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 has 0.059 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 Exceed 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 has a 88.1% MOT pass rate based on 758 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 is 20,315 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,161 and 26,585 miles.
Buying a used Eclipse Cross Exceed 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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