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A4 FOX

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 93,952 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 93,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,545 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 79,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,330 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 63,171 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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A4 FOX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A4 FOX, 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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A4 FOX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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