Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.4% pass rate
from 1,896 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Outlander is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Suspension arm (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.053% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Axles
      • 0.053% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension unit
  • 15% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.053% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Reservoirs (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Leaks
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.053% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.053% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.053% fail on System
    • 0.63% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.053% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel (31 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel condition (38 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Carrier (32 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.053% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Mitsubishi Outlander (2007 - 2012)
    Handsome looks and plenty of kit, Mitsubishi chain cam 2.3 DI-D engine is excellent. 5 seats + 2 child seats. Very competent off-road with 4WD. Also available with 2WD.

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