MOT failure data · 2025
Mitsubishi Outlander MOT problems
Across every Mitsubishi Outlander that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick, on 6.54% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 24.51%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Mitsubishi Outlander MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 6.54% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 5.28% |
| 3 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.86% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.68% |
| 5 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 4.49% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.95% |
| 7 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 3.44% |
| 8 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.1% |
| 9 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.02% |
| 10 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 2.49% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Mitsubishi Outlander, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Mitsubishi Outlander buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Mitsubishi Outlander?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Mitsubishi Outlander MOT FAQs
What does a Mitsubishi Outlander most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Mitsubishi Outlander cars failing their 2025 MOT was "brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick", appearing on 6.54% of failure items.
Does this mean my Mitsubishi Outlander will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Mitsubishi Outlander that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Mitsubishi Outlander passed 80.68% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Mitsubishi Outlander's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate · used Mitsubishi Outlander buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.