2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.5L Petrol · FV19 LSJ

A reasonably steady MOT record sits behind this Eclipse Cross, with five passes and a single fail across the six tests logged, the most recent being a clean pass on 27 October 2025. The failure itself was isolated and specific: a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system flagged as a major defect on 28 October 2022, which was rectified in time for the retest the following day. That aside, the advisory pattern is minor and largely tyre and brake surface orientated, with front tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit in October 2024 and light inner-face rusting on the front brake discs recorded in October 2023. There is no recorded history of suspension, exhaust, structural corrosion or lighting defects, which suggests the chassis and underbody components have not attracted examiner attention to date, although the limited number of recorded items means absence of advisories is not the same as a confirmed clean bill of health on every system. With six MOT tests covering the period from March 2022 to October 2025 and a recorded mileage of 71,552 miles on a 2019 car, the usage profile averages out at roughly 10,200 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. The annual readings are not provided, so any specific jumps or gaps cannot be confirmed, but the consistent year-on-year testing from 2022 onwards indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use on the road rather than being laid up. That pattern should mean consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and drive belts have been exercised through normal wear cycles rather than suffering the prolonged standing that can accelerate corrosion of brake components, dry out rubber seals and degrade brake fluid. For a prospective buyer, the specific components worth concentrating on are the front tyres and the front braking system, both of which have featured in the advisory history. The 2024 advisory noted both front tyres approaching the legal limit, so at the current mileage and after another twelve months of use, replacement is highly likely and budget should reflect that. On a test drive, listen for any brake squeal or pedal judder under firm stopping, particularly from cold, as the 2023 advisory noted light inner-face rusting on the front discs; surface rust of that nature usually clears with use but persistent judder or pulsing under braking would suggest lipping or disc run-out that warrants measurement with a gauge. Also inspect the inner and outer shoulders of the front tyres for uneven wear, which could point to worn suspension bushes, droplinks or top mounts on the front axle, and feel for any knocking through the steering over uneven surfaces or vague self-centring. The tyre pressure monitoring system that caused the 2022 failure is worth verifying is functioning correctly before purchase, as a warning light illuminated on the dashboard would indicate either a faulty sensor, typically within the valve stem, or a system fault that could re-emerge. Beyond the recorded items, the Eclipse Cross should be evaluated for the usual age-related concerns expected at 71,000 miles, including the condition of the cambelt or timing chain service interval if due, any signs of oil seepage from the engine or transmission, and the state of the all-wheel-drive system if fitted, including propshaft and rear differential oils. A lift on a ramp would be sensible to check for any underbody corrosion beginning to develop on suspension arms and subframe mounting points, areas not specifically flagged in the MOT record but worth confirming given the vehicle's age and the wet winter road conditions typically encountered in the UK.