2014 · 10 years old at test · Electric mostly

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

7,096 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    319 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    216 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.6%
  2. Lights & electrics15.1%
  3. Suspension11.6%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Steering5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,096 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).