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BU16 MFJ

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Brown Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 128,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,389 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,767 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 MFJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Brown with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MFJ, 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.

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What year was BU16 MFJ registered?

BU16 MFJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BU16 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 MFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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