Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.3% pass rate
from 276 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Outlander is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.72% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Axles
      • 0.36% fail on Axle
    • 0.36% fail on Springs
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.36% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Rear reflectors (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Decelerometer (22 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (23 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Steering (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame (30 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame condition (31 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Load security
      • 0.36% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.36% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
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