2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed passed 94.6% of its 793 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2020 Eclipse Cross Exceed comes out 3.9pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 33 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.5% | 28 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 17 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.3% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 6 | Other body component | 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 | 23.1% | 183 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 145 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 4 |
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 | 539 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 238 | 6.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 264 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 255 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 267 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Eclipse Cross Exceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.1% 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 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceeds pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 793 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed?
Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Eclipse Cross Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 6.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 793 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.