2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 passed 90.9% of its 429 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.3%) and tyres (5.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 28 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.3% | 27 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 7 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 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 | 28 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 4 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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% | 115 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 49 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 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 | 283 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 131 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 232 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 192 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.3% 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.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (1.6% 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 Exceed 4X2s pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 429 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2?
Visibility, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.1%).
Does the 2021 Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 429 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.