Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety MOT pass rate & common failures
1,687 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety (2019–2021) give it a 93.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.5% fail rate), the Outlander Excd Safety comes out 3.1pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and visibility (3.0%) 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 tyre pressure monitoring system — wipers alone was recorded 49 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 10.9% once past 90-120k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Outlander Excd Safety model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 416 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,130 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 141 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 68 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 50 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 31 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 4 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 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 | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 17 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 6 | Washers | 11 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 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 | 21.3% | 360 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 217 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 96 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 74 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
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 | 540 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 816 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 271 | 7.4% |
| 90-120k | 46 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 120 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 475 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 560 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 532 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety?
93.6% of the 1,687 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.4% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then visibility (3.0%).
How much does mileage affect Outlander Excd Safety MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.9% for 90-120k, a 6.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,687 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.