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SW62 BFN

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 141,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 131,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 131,569 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 118,930 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirrerside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp brocken (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,715 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,719 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,883 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 70,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 55,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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SW62 BFN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW62 BFN, 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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SW62 BFN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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