2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety — MOT failures & pass rate
552 MOT tests on the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety are in this dataset, and 92.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 Outlander Dyn Safety comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) 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 headlamp — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Outlander Dyn Safety fails 6.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.6% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 23 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 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 | 20 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 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 | 15.9% | 88 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 52 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 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 | 219 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 243 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 7.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 177 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 178 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Outlander Dyn Safety
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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safetys pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 552 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2020 Outlander Dyn Safety get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 7.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 552 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.