2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,139 MOT tests on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 are in this dataset, and 92.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 2.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (3.2%) 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 48 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.3% versus 4.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.2% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 48 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.2% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 27 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 48 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 5 |
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 | 24.6% | 280 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 181 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 74 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 40 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 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 | 555 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 512 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 71 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 361 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 375 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 373 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (3.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.4% 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
How many 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2s pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 1,139 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.2%).
Does the 2020 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,139 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.