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BLJ 985A

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 985A
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,239 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,239 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,872 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/18 all on 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,541 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,147 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BLJ 985A is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLJ 985A, 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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BLJ 985A is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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