2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · WH16 MLF

The most recent MOT test on 24 December 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean outcome is consistent with the four preceding tests from 2022, 2023, 2024, and the earlier 2020 follow-up, all of which also passed without advisories. The only failure on the record occurred in March 2020, concerning an offside track rod end ball joint with excessive play, and this was accompanied by two advisories relating to a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge and rear brake pads wearing thin. Since those items were flagged, the vehicle has completed five consecutive MOTs with no recorded defects, suggesting that the steering component was rectified, the tyres were replaced, and the rear brake pads have either been renewed or remain within legal limits. Overall, the maintenance trend reads as stable and well-managed, with no recurring or repeat defects pointing to any systemic or unresolved mechanical concern. With 79,352 miles recorded against a 2016 registration, the vehicle has covered approximately 7,935 miles per year on average, which is broadly typical for a car of its age and considerably more reassuring than either very high accumulation or extended periods of low use. The MOT history shows a noticeable gap between the August 2020 test and the November 2022 test, which would suggest either a period of inactivity or simply that the vehicle was not presented for testing during the Covid-era MOT extension period, rather than unusually heavy or erratic use. Mileage progression between recorded tests appears steady and consistent rather than displaying any sudden spikes, indicating that the drivetrain, clutch (if manual), and general powertrain have likely been worked within normal parameters without being subjected to excessive motorway grinding or towing duty. For a prospective buyer, although the recorded MOT history is reassuringly clean in recent years, a vehicle approaching ten years old warrants a number of physical inspections that an MOT certificate alone cannot capture. Tyres should be carefully examined for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, even if the tread depth remains adequate, as rubber compounds deteriorate over calendar years regardless of mileage. The braking system should be inspected for any signs of binding calipers or corroded brake discs, particularly if the car has spent long periods standing between uses, as surface corrosion can lead to juddering under heavy braking until the pads bed back in. The 12V battery is a common failure point on a car of this age and should be load tested, while all fluid services, including engine coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and the plug-in hybrid system components if applicable to this Outlander variant, should be verified as having been completed on a time-based schedule rather than purely mileage-based. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the suspension bushes, coil springs, or anti-roll bar links even though none have been flagged at MOT. Steering should feel precise with no excess play, clunks, or vagueness around the straight-ahead position, given the prior track rod end failure. Listen for any brake shudder or grinding under light and heavy applications, and check for pulling to one side. Inspect the underbody, exhaust, and inner wheel arches for any surface corrosion consistent with the vehicle's age and the UK's salted winter roads, and verify that the service book contains stamps at the correct intervals. Finally, if this is the plug-in hybrid variant, confirm the health and charging function of the high-voltage battery system, as this is a significant and expensive component outside the scope of a standard MOT.