Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 appears in 570 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2021, and 90.3% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the Eclipse Cross 4X2 sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and visibility (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tyre pressure monitoring system — headlamp aim alone was recorded 26 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eclipse Cross 4X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 61 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 424 | 89.9% | 10.1% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 85 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 2 | Wipers | 23 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 12 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 7 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 8 | Attachment | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.3% | 167 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 88 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 36 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 15 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 293 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 248 | 11.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 170 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 194 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 189 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2
- Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2?
90.3% of the 570 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.7% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, then visibility (3.7%).
Methodology & source. Based on 570 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.