2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · DP67 NCD

This Mitsubishi Outlander shows a clear pattern of worsening mechanical condition. While the 2024 MOT was clean, the subsequent tests in 2025 and 2026 reveal a steady decline in the maintenance of consumables and suspension components. The most recent MOT from February 2026 shows several significant issues, including severely deteriorated suspension ball joint covers and worn, pitted brake discs. Crucially, the failure also highlighted dangerous tyre conditions, with both front tyres below the legal tread limit and rear tyres having exposed cords. This suggests the vehicle is being driven through its service intervals without adequate attention to safety-critical items. The mileage of nearly 100,000 miles is high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,500 miles per year. This level of usage typically implies consistent, heavy use, which explains the accelerated wear on the brakes, tyres, and suspension components seen in the recent MOT history. The trend is moving in the wrong direction. The vehicle has progressed from having no recorded defects in early 2024 to failing on multiple safety items regarding tyres, brakes, and steering/suspension components in 2026. Before purchasing, you must inspect the tyres thoroughly for age and wear, check the remaining life on the brake discs and pads, and closely examine the condition of all suspension bushings and ball joints to ensure the recent failures have been properly rectified with quality parts.