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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliability by build year

Coverage 2018-present1 named generationSUVPETROL

We've only got 1,152 MOT tests for Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses built around 2021 (4 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross built around 2021: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses built around 2021 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

Check a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by number plate

Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses built around 2021 ended in a fail (retests included), against 11% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses built around 2021 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Visibility

Worth checking

Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Eclipse Cross's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Eclipse Cross GK

GK (2018-present)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

12.1% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Likely between 10.2% and 14.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 986 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

See every build year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

By age

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
3349.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1,1529.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
98612.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
28911.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 4-year-old Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses

These issues come from 4-year-old Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.0%
    Advisory: 354Fail: 5 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    12.4%
    Advisory: 208Fail: 9 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.3%
    Advisory: 165Fail: 23 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.6%
    Advisory: 90Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Major

    Wiper does not clear the windscreen properly

    2.6%
    Advisory: 23Fail: 17 (43% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,152 MOT tests on 4-year-old Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 4-year-old Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres52%
  2. Other + Tyres22%
  3. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers17%
  4. Brakes + Other13%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 178 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cars built around 2021 (4 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • The front wheel moulding could become detached and fall from the vehicle
  • The brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted
  • On certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 6.0%, against 9.4% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, both built around 2021.

    4,973 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    1.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 5.1%, against 9.4% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, both built around 2021.

    1,784 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  3. 3

    Volkswagen ID4 1ST Edition

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,711 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  4. 4

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 9.4% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, both built around 2021.

    1,425 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2021 (4 years old), the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,152 4-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ever sold: 2,761 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2021 (4 years old): 1,152 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.