2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 passed 91.5% of its 328 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 comes out 1.7pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and brakes (2.7%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 12 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 17 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 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 | 12 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 2 |
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 | 25.9% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 47 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 187 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 115 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 83 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 82 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 86 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2
On a 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.2% 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 (2.7% 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.
- 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 Exceed 4X2s pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 328 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 328 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.