2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Electric · AF64 HCX

The Mitsubishi Outlander was most recently presented for MOT on 15 October 2025 and passed, although three advisories were issued against it. Looking across the recorded test history, the overall trend shows clear signs of escalating wear rather than stable or improving maintenance. The 2025 pass follows an October 2024 failure on a dangerously worn front suspension ball joint and a tyre cut exposing ply or cords, and a prior 2022 test recorded rear brake pads at a dangerous level below 1.5 mm. A consistent pattern of advisories across brake discs, brake pads, brake pipes, coil springs and tyre wear at every test indicates that consumable components are being allowed to deteriorate to, or close to, legal limits before replacement. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, a prospective buyer should recognise that this pattern reflects a marginal maintenance approach rather than proactive servicing. The recorded mileage of 125,488 miles over twelve years equates to approximately 10,457 miles annually, which is broadly typical for the vehicle's age and use class. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the MOT record, and the mileage appears to have accumulated steadily year on year rather than through any sudden bursts. For a diesel or petrol SUV of this vintage and mileage, the mechanical implications are that wear, suspension, drivetrain and braking components have done meaningful work, and items such as clutches, dual mass flywheels (if applicable), turbochargers, injector servicing and timing belt or chain condition become increasingly relevant. Even at average mileage, twelve years of service places significant calendar-based demands on rubber, fluids and electrical components irrespective of distance covered. The recurring advisory items across the MOT record paint a clear picture of areas requiring close physical inspection before purchase. The front brake discs have been flagged as pitted or scored at three consecutive tests, which on a test drive can manifest as brake shudder under heavy pedal application or a pulsing sensation through the steering wheel; the discs may now be at or near minimum thickness and require replacement rather than machining. The rear brake pipes being recorded as corroded and coated in grease or other material at the most recent test is a particularly significant advisory, as corroded brake lines can compromise hydraulic integrity and ultimately lead to an MOT failure if surface corrosion progresses; a buyer should inspect the underbody pipes carefully for live rust, blistering under the surface coating, and any weeping of brake fluid. The rear coil spring corrosion noted in 2023 should also be re-examined, as corroded springs can fracture, and any clunking over uneven surfaces during the test drive would warrant immediate attention. Given the front suspension ball joint failure in 2024, the offside front lower arm and ball joint assembly should be thoroughly inspected, ideally with the vehicle raised so that the joint can be loaded and checked for play by hand. The tyres should be examined not only for tread depth but also for uneven shoulder wear, sidewall perishing from age, and any bulges, as advisory items for edge wear have appeared at almost every test and can indicate incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes. Beyond the MOT record, a buyer should verify the age of the 12V battery, the condition and date of the brake fluid and coolant, the state of the timing belt or chain service history, and evidence of regular cambelt and injector cleaning if applicable. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around jacking points, subframe and brake line junctions, is strongly advised given the recurring brake pipe advisories and the vehicle's twelve years of road exposure.