2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2L Diesel · SM62 BZF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 22 May 2025 at 152,941 miles. While the car passed with no recorded defects, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests that the previous owner addresses specific faults only when necessitated by the annual testing process rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule that identifies issues before failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a 14-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between the 2023 test at 131,089 miles and the 2024 test at 143,898 miles, the vehicle covered 12,809 miles, with another 9,043 miles recorded in the year leading to the 2025 test. This steady usage indicates the vehicle has been driven regularly, which generally helps prevent seals from drying out or components seizing due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and braking system, as high-mileage Outlanders frequently suffer from worn control arm bushes and degraded coil springs. Given the recurring failures noted prior to the passes, it is vital to check for binding calipers or thinned brake discs that may have triggered the initial rejections. The structural integrity of the chassis also requires close scrutiny, particularly around the rear sills and rear mounting points, as these are common areas of corrosion for this model at this age and mileage.