2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 passed 89.9% of its 424 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and brakes (3.5%) 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 20 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.2% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 23 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 15 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 7 |
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 | 30.4% | 129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 70 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 29 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 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 | 206 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 197 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 146 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 143 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Eclipse Cross 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- 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
How many 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2s pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 424 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2020 Eclipse Cross 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 424 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.