2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4X2 1.5L Petrol · 37 GAB

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross presents a broadly stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT activity in November 2025 at 37,586 miles reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than serious mechanical neglect. The vehicle failed its initial test on that date due to a non-functioning nearside headlamp on dipped beam, an offside headlamp aim too low, a perishing nearside rear tyre, and a nail in the offside front tyre. All four items were rectified before a pass was issued the same day. This suggests the faults were addressed promptly, but the combination of a blown bulb, misaligned aim, and two tyre issues on the same visit points to a period where basic checks were not being carried out regularly. The trend is not worsening, but it is not one of meticulous preventative care either. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From October 2023 at 22,215 miles to November 2024 at 29,518 miles, the vehicle covered 7,303 miles in just over twelve months. The following year, from November 2024 to November 2025, it added only 8,068 miles, bringing the total to 37,586. This equates to roughly 6,264 miles per year over its six-year life, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record, and the annual test intervals align with normal usage rather than prolonged standing or excessive wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition and age of the tyres during any in-person inspection. The record flags tyre-related advisories in three of the four tests, including perishing, edge wear, and a puncture. This recurring theme suggests the previous owner was not proactively monitoring tyre health and likely ran them closer to replacement intervals than ideal. Check all four tyres for date codes, uneven tread depth, and sidewall cracking, particularly on the nearside rear and offside front, which have appeared repeatedly. The headlamp faults from the November 2025 failure, while resolved, warrant a brief check of the light aim and bulb function on the day of inspection. Misaligned aim can indicate a minor impact or a sagging front suspension spring, though no suspension or structural defects have been flagged in the record. The central rear seat belt buckle advisory from October 2023 at 22,215 miles was not repeated in subsequent tests, suggesting it was repaired or the belt was replaced. Verify the buckle operates cleanly and locks under load. Overall, the vehicle shows no evidence of structural corrosion, brake defects, or emissions failures, and the mechanical record is clean beyond the minor electrical and tyre items noted.