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YD62 MLJ

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 MLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,253 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,328 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 77,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,116 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,575 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 51,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,754 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,235 miles

coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,048 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 13,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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YD62 MLJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD62 MLJ, 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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YD62 MLJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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