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BU16 MDZ

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,134 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,130 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,911 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,667 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 43,667 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 37,771 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 27,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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BU16 MDZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 60,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 MDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 MDZ registered?

BU16 MDZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BU16 MDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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