2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Electric · SH64 KWT

The vehicle presents a mixed but broadly stable mechanical profile at its most recent MOT on 19 August 2025 at 100,982 miles, passing with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; it is one of managed deterioration. The tester flagged a corroded rear sub-frame, slight corrosion to both front brake hose ferrules, and general underside corrosion, all of which are recurring observations dating back to at least 2023. The 2024 failure for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was rectified before the retest on the same day, suggesting the previous owner addressed acute safety items but has not tackled the underlying corrosion pattern. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle. Between August 2022 at 69,589 miles and August 2024 at 94,292 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 24,700 miles in two years, averaging around 12,350 miles annually during that period. The pace slowed markedly thereafter, with only 6,690 miles added between August 2024 and August 2025. There are no glaring gaps in the MOT record itself, with annual tests filed each August since 2022, but the drop in annual mileage after 2024 raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can accelerate corrosion of brake components and sub-frame assemblies due to lack of heat cycling and moisture dispersal. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underside inspection focused on the rear sub-frame mounting points and the condition of the coil springs, which were flagged as corroded in the August 2023 test at 80,041 miles. The front brake hose ferrules have shown slight corrosion across multiple consecutive tests, and while this has not yet escalated to a failure, the ferrules are exposed to road salt and moisture and could deteriorate further if the vehicle sees continued winter use. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn at the 2024 failure, so any clunking from the front end or uneven tyre wear should be treated as a red flag. Corrosion is the dominant theme across the entire record. General underside corrosion has appeared on every test since 2023, and the rear sub-frame corrosion has persisted across three consecutive passes without repair. A hands-on inspection with the vehicle on a ramp is essential to assess whether the sub-frame corrosion has progressed beyond surface level, particularly around mounting points and cross-members. The brake hoses themselves should be checked for perishing and swelling at the ferrule junctions, as corroded ferrules can compromise hose integrity under pressure.