2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · DY16 LOJ

This 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has just passed its MOT on 22 May 2026 at 97,612 miles, but the test reveals a pattern of progressive wear that warrants careful inspection before purchase. The vehicle is roughly ten years old with typical mileage for its age, so the wear profile is not unexpected—but the nature and consistency of the defects suggest maintenance gaps rather than exceptional abuse. The most recent pass carries three recorded advisories. A damaged offside front fog lamp lens is minor and cheap to replace. More concerning is a track rod end ball joint dust cover that is deteriorated on the nearside front, which while currently preventing dirt ingress, signals that suspension components are ageing and may need attention soon. The rear brake disc is worn, pitted, and scored but not yet seriously weakened—a clear sign that brake servicing has either been deferred or the vehicle has seen harder braking use than average. This is the safety-critical issue from the latest test. Looking back over the history, the brake disc wear is the first time brake system defects have appeared, suggesting either a recent change in driving pattern or that brake maintenance has been neglected in the past year. The fuel cap seal has been perishing for at least two years, appearing in tests from May 2024, May 2025, and again in May 2026, which hints that routine maintenance items are not being addressed promptly. The tyres tell a more dramatic story.