2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,181 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse recorded a 91.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and visibility (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 57 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.6% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 50 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 47 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 35 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 57 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
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 | 25.0% | 295 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 217 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 71 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 43 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 7 |
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 | 711 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 440 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 379 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 387 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 394 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Eclipse
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (4.0% 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 (3.0% 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 Eclipses pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 1,181 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2020 Eclipse get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,181 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.