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RF12 XOB

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 114,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,410 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,694 miles

drivers wiper blade slightly worn

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 40,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 32,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,977 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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RF12 XOB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF12 XOB, 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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RF12 XOB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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