Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
No Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross year has an MOT pass rate clearly below the average for vehicles first used in the same year. Above it: 2018–2019. The other year can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use yearNone
- Above the average for their first-use year2018–2019
- Can't be told apart from average2020
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 85.2% to 86.5%.
In 2025, 85.9% of the 10,962 initial MOT tests on Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 82.5%. That is 3.4 points above the same-age average.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020age 5 | 1,32235,000 | 86.5%±2.0 | +0.5 ptsall: 86.0% | |
| 2019age 6 | 4,10643,500 | 86.2%±1.1 | +2.7 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 5,53449,900 | 85.6%±1.0 | +4.7 ptsall: 80.9% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
90.0% of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 82.0% at 60,000 to 89,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 88.9% and 78.3%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 2,066 | 90.0%±1.4 | +1.2 ptsall: 88.9% |
| 30,000–59,999 | 6,384 | 86.5%±0.9 | +3.5 ptsall: 83.1% |
| 60,000–89,999 | 2,170 | 82.0%±1.7 | +3.7 ptsall: 78.3% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Eclipse Cross tests were about average under 30,000 miles and above average at 30,000 to 89,999 miles.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. Every test had a usable odometer reading. How we count
Common Eclipse Cross problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
Most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
| Defect | Share of failed tests | All vehicles, same age |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes | 21.0%325 tests | 10.5% |
| Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 17.3%267 tests | 9.1% |
| Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres | 11.4%177 tests | 10.3% |
| Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres | 7.1%110 tests | 8.6% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeTyres | 6.7%104 tests | 2.5% |
| Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics | 5.6%87 tests | 3.3% |
| Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively wornSuspension | 5.0%78 tests | 0.2% |
| Headlamp aim too lowLights and electrics | 3.6%55 tests | 4.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes excessively corrodedBrakes | 3.4%52 tests | 0.4% |
These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Eclipse Cross's failed tests in each year. How we count
What to check when viewing a Eclipse Cross
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
Check a Eclipse Cross's MOT historyAfter an MOT advisory
Tyres
Of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 5.1% failed on tyres, against 3.2% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,926 and 5,915 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 11.9% of those with a tyre advisory and 9.4% of the others.
Brakes
Of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a brake advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 7.0% failed on brakes, against 3.4% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,423 and 6,419 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 10.2% of those with a brake advisory and 9.9% of the others.
Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.
How we worked this outAll models compared, with the dataMitsubishi Eclipse Cross questions
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2018–2019. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 85.9% of initial MOT tests on Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 82.5%. That is 3.4 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 29.3% of failed tests) and windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 22.3% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 5-year-old Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars first used in 2020, about 5 years old, had a median of 35,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific Eclipse Cross's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count