2017 Mitsubishi Outlander — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander passed 88.9% of its 50,030 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 11.8%, so the 2017 Outlander sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and brakes (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 1,462 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 11.1% in the 150k+ band, a 4.2-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.3pp more often than hybrid ones (13.7% vs 10.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 1,949 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.8% | 1,905 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 1,535 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 1,415 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 940 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 457 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,462 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,431 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 841 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 693 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 538 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 521 |
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 | 21.2% | 10,612 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.0% | 9,001 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 3,788 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.8% | 2,876 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,730 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.6% | 1,302 |
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 | 6,600 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 21,616 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 14,182 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 5,104 | 14.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,631 | 12.2% |
| 150k+ | 895 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 39,571 | 10.4% |
| Diesel | 10,420 | 13.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,884 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 9,893 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 9,986 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 10,174 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 10,093 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Outlander
On a 2017 Outlander, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Brakes (3.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% 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
How many 2017 Mitsubishi Outlanders pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 50,030 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).
Does the 2017 Outlander get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 50,030 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.