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M22 LEW

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,167 mi
Last recorded161,167 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 LEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 154,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 146,827 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 146,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55//18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,078 miles

front discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M22 LEW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 76,291 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 M22 LEW, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M22 LEW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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