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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 reliable? We analysed 670 real MOT tests across 189 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 670 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.1%
Typical Mileage
30,154mi
Annual Mileage
6,934mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.1%
2021
85.7%
2020
88.1%
2019

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,625 mi/yr
Typical
6,934 mi/yr
Average
8,268 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,554 mi/yr

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 115 86.1% 19,014 27,982 39,612
2020 475 85.7% 20,734 31,190 42,332
2019 67 88.1% 17,279 26,882 39,988

How Long Does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Last?

Based on 189 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,154 mi
75th Percentile
42,146 mi
95th Percentile
60,958 mi
Max Recorded
167,025 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

88.1% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.7% MOT pass rate from 475 tests

The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 67 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 THIS CAR 86.1% 670 30,154 mi — yrs
Mitsubishi L200 74.1% 1,362,678 80,302 mi 29 yrs
Mitsubishi Shogun 71.9% 1,312,716 107,142 mi 37 yrs
Mitsubishi Colt 72.5% 950,325 59,666 mi 30 yrs
Yamaha Fz 81.9% 849 28,408 mi 40 yrs

Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 670 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 owner drives around 6,934 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 reliable?
Based on 670 MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 has a 86.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 do per year?
The typical Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 does around 6,934 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 is 2019 with a 88.1% pass rate across 67 tests.