Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,008 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 (2019–2021) give it a 91.8% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.3%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and visibility (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 49 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.8% in the 0-30k band and 11.6% in the 60-90k band, a 4.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Eclipse Cross Exceed 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 | 328 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 251 | 93.6% | 6.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 429 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 47 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.3% | 43 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 49 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 13 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 6 |
| 7 | Mirrors | 3 |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) | 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 | 26.9% | 271 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 131 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 20 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 631 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 327 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 79 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 173 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 393 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 363 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (4.3% 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 (1.9% 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 Exceed 4X2?
91.8% of the 1,008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.2% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, then visibility (4.3%).
How much does mileage affect Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.6% for 60-90k, a 4.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,008 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.