2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L Hybrid electric · DN69 BYH

The most recent MOT in January 2026 resulted in a pass, but it highlighted a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and damaged on the edge. This followed earlier advisories regarding slight external damage to both front shock absorber casings in 2025 and pitted front brake discs in 2024. While the vehicle has consistently passed its tests, the pattern of defects suggests a gradual accumulation of wear across critical safety components rather than isolated incidents. The condition trend appears to be slowly worsening as the mileage increases. The issues have progressed from clean records in 2023 to brake surface degradation, then to suspension casing damage, and finally to tyre wear limits being approached. Although none of these faults caused a failure, the recurring nature of suspension and braking concerns indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where maintenance costs may rise more frequently. With 38,800 miles recorded at six years old, the average annual mileage is typical and does not suggest unusually hard use or long periods of standing still. This steady usage rate aligns with the observed wear patterns, implying that components are degrading at a normal pace for the distance covered rather than suffering from age-related neglect or excessive strain. The history is relatively limited but shows a clear trajectory of consumable parts reaching the end of their service life. A buyer should first inspect the offside rear inner tyre immediately to assess if it requires urgent replacement due to the edge wear noted in the latest test.