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DF53 SMS

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander51,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 83,483 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 71,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 71,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,857 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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DF53 SMS is a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,974 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 DF53 SMS, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF53 SMS registered?

DF53 SMS is a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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