2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Design Phev CVT 2.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · FV20 ABZ

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid presents a current roadworthy status following the 10 January 2026 MOT test at 56,246 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend appears stable across the visible history, with clean passes in January 2025 at 52,160 miles and May 2024 at 45,199 miles. A solitary failure on 3 December 2024 at 52,093 miles stands out, yet the record lists no defects against that test, implying an administrative or non-mechanical cause rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation tracks close to the typical 9,374 miles per annum for a six-year-old vehicle, opening with 28,672 miles at the 26 May 2023 test. The subsequent 24 May 2024 examination showed 45,199 miles, a 16,527-mile surge over twelve months indicating a period of heavier commuting or touring. From December 2024 onward the odometer barely moved: only 67 miles separated the December 2024 and January 2025 tests, and just 4,086 miles accrued by January 2026. Such low recent use suggests the car stood idle for extended spells, a pattern that can promote seized suspension joints or flat-spotted tyres despite the clean sheet. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any certificate, so the buyer faces no documented recurring problems with brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion. Prudence dictates a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes and rear trailing arm mounts, as six years of mixed use may hide incipient wear not yet at test threshold. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain demands scrutiny of the regenerative braking calipers for binding, and a diagnostic check of the high-voltage battery cooling system. Given the unexplained December 2024 failure with zero defects, the buyer should obtain the full DVSA failure reason to rule out a missed presentation of documents or a latent emissions issue. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity remain unflagged, but a visual check for underbody corrosion around sills and subframes is warranted on a vehicle of this age. Tyres and wiper blades show no recorded concern, yet verify tread depth and rubber condition after the low-mileage storage period.