2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

2,055 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    109 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    87 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.0%
  2. Suspension19.3%
  3. Brakes16.1%
  4. Steering8.4%
  5. Tyres4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,055 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).