Mitsubishi Outlander common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Mitsubishi Outlander at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 77,635 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (7.7×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (5.8×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (3.9×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Mitsubishi Outlander
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Mitsubishi Outlander than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 16× | 2,930 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 12% | 1.5% | 7.7× | 378 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.8× | 305 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 26% | 6.7% | 3.9× | 860 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 8.9% | 2.3% | 3.9× | 695 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 7.5% | 1.8% | 4.2× | 334 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.6% | 1.8% | 3.7× | 378 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 2006–2008 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 10% | 3.3% | 3.1× | 750 |
Mitsubishi Outlander by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3,495 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9.6%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.3%, 1.8×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 10,017 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.1%, 1.9×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6,981 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.6%, 1.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 2,930 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.3%, 16×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,110 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.2%, 8×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 418 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (10%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (10%, 1.5×) |
Mitsubishi Outlander by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,410 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.3×) |
| 2008 | 1,890 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.2×) |
| 2009 | 1,461 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (7.3×) |
| 2010 | 1,627 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (7.7×) |
| 2011 | 1,436 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (6.5×) |
| 2012 | 1,211 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.3×) |
| 2013 | 2,160 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4×) |
| 2014 | 7,258 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.9×) |
| 2015 | 13,052 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.9×) |
| 2016 | 11,246 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.8×) |
| 2017 | 8,959 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (10×) |
| 2018 | 10,857 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.6×) |
| 2019 | 8,919 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2020 | 5,433 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (15×) |
| 2021 | 178 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Mitsubishi Outlander?
In 77,635 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (7.7×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (5.8×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (3.9×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Mitsubishi Outlanders fail the MOT?
Across 77,635 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Mitsubishi Outlander were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.2% of tests); position lamp (not working) (5.6% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.5% of tests).
At what mileage do Mitsubishi Outlander problems start?
The clearest Mitsubishi Outlander-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2018–2020 cars (3.3% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Mitsubishi Outlander data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 77,635 tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.