2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 400 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 14 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 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 | 14 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 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 | 26.8% | 107 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 58 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 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 | 211 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 167 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 100 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 104 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 102 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
Before buying a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 (2.8% 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.
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?
92.5% of the 400 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2019 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 400 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.