Mitsubishi Outlander: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 6.3% of Mitsubishi Outlander MOT tests — 25,434 tests out of 404,353. It shows up most on 2004 and 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,509 | 18.2% |
| 2005 | 1,200 | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 660 | 16.2% |
| 2007 | 9,329 | 14.6% |
| 2008 | 12,152 | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 9,452 | 13.1% |
| 2010 | 10,419 | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 9,010 | 10.9% |
| 2012 | 7,494 | 8.5% |
| 2013 | 13,427 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 43,567 | 9.4% |
| 2015 | 75,723 | 7.0% |
| 2016 | 63,299 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 50,030 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 59,426 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 31,971 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 4,523 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 959 | 4.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.