2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ passed 89.3% of its 1,046 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2020 Outlander Reflex Com+ comes out 1.3pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and lighting & signalling (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 49 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.0% once past 90-120k — 2.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 9 |
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 | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 21 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
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 | 17.5% | 183 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 175 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 72 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 54 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.2% | 44 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 17 |
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 | 312 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 418 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 227 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 65 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 342 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 346 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 353 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Outlander Reflex Com+
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.2% 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 (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.9% 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 Reflex Com+s pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 1,046 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.9%).
Does the 2020 Outlander Reflex Com+ get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,046 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.