2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 971 MOT tests, the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed recorded a 93.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 3.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.3%) and visibility (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 37 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.3% | 32 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 26 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.4% | 23 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 37 |
| 2 | Wipers | 35 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
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 | 21.7% | 211 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 180 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 576 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 363 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 243 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 231 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 244 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 253 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 3.3% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (3.3% 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.
- Tyres (2.4% 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.
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 Exceeds pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 971 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed?
Brakes, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Eclipse Cross Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 971 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.