Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 2,242 tests, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 passes its MOT 92.1% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.6%) and tyres (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 84 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.3% versus 5.0%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eclipse Cross Dynamic 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 | 563 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,139 | 92.8% | 7.2% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 540 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.6% | 81 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 81 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 58 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 58 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 5 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 84 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 56 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 54 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 13 |
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 | 24.5% | 549 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 332 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.3% | 164 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 89 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 47 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 8 |
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 | 1,161 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 951 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 129 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 159 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 519 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | 804 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 759 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
- Visibility (3.6% 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.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (2.6% 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.
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 Dynamic 4X2?
92.1% of the 2,242 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.9% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 3.6% of tests, then tyres (3.6%).
How much does mileage affect Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 16.3% for 60-90k, a 11.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,242 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.