2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed passed 90.6% of its 3,770 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% 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 (3.9%) and visibility (3.6%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 148 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Outlander Exceed fails 6.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.2% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.4% of the time against 9.4% for hybrid.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.1% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 145 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 137 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 105 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 72 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 35 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 148 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 114 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 45 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 30 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 27 |
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 | 23.2% | 873 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 551 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 320 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 116 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 116 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 82 |
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 | 1,695 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,647 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 344 | 13.1% |
| 90-120k | 49 | 10.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,259 | 9.4% |
| Hybrid | 511 | 9.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 915 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 945 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 943 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 961 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Outlander Exceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 (3.6% 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 (2.8% 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceeds pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 3,770 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Outlander Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,770 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.