2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 passed 90.4% of its 540 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and visibility (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 23 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 27 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 17 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 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 | 23 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 22.4% | 121 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 65 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.3% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 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 | 310 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 12.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 242 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
On a 2021 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- Visibility (3.3% 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.
- Brakes (3.1% 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 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2s pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 540 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 540 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.