2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · YF18 KWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its test on 3 December 2025 at 56,145 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to multiple safety-critical defects. The tester identified a binding nearside front service brake and significant tyre damage alongside worn rear brake pads and pitted discs. This shift from previously clean records suggests that the owner neglected essential wear tear items until a formal failure occurred. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,403 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, which aligns with the accelerated wear seen on the braking components noted in the final test. The 2023 and 2024 records show a relatively clean history at 31,757 and 43,742 miles respectively, suggesting the vehicle operated in a good condition without significant mechanical intervention during those intervals. A buyer must inspect the braking system specifically to ensure the binding nearside front caliper has not caused excessive heat damage to the rotor or seals. The recurring mention of pitted rear discs and thin pads in late 2025 indicates that these components were likely replaced only after the failure was triggered. Additionally, the tyres should be checked for signs of perishing or cracking, as the December 2025 failure highlighted aged rubber that may be reaching its structural limit despite the relatively low mileage.