2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,016 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,016 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    58 marked dangerous
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension41.5%
  2. Lights & electrics27.9%
  3. Brakes21.8%
  4. Steering10.5%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,016 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).