2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 passed 92.2% of its 563 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) 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 brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 fails 5.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.1% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 18 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Wipers | 13 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 3 |
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 | 26.3% | 148 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 86 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 296 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 233 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 5.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 130 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 142 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 147 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 144 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
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 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2s pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 563 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 5.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 563 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.