Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ MOT pass rate & common failures
1,562 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ (2019–2021) give it an 89.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the Outlander Reflex Com+ comes out 1.4pp worse. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.6%) and lighting & signalling (5.1%) 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 headlamp — wipers alone was recorded 80 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.5% once past 90-120k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Outlander Reflex Com+ model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 234 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 1,046 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 282 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 87 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 80 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 67 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 35 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 13 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 80 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 49 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 38 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 29 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 12 |
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 | 18.6% | 290 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 260 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 109 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 87 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 57 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 22 |
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 | 493 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 621 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 316 | 15.5% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 408 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 543 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 553 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.3% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+?
89.2% of the 1,562 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, then lighting & signalling (5.1%).
How much does mileage affect Outlander Reflex Com+ MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.5% for 90-120k, a 7.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,562 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.