Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 (2020)
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Eclipse Cross is a solid performer: 88.1% of cars pass their MOT first time, meaningfully ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 13.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concern levels. The petrol engines (133 of 140 cars) achieve an 87.4% pass rate, suggesting good reliability across the board.
With median mileage sitting at just 31,492 miles for a four-year-old model, these are lightly-used examples, which explains the strong test results. The average of 0.45 failures per car is reassuring, though expect around 3.4 advisories (mostly minor wear items) when you take one for its test, so budget for small remedial work alongside your purchase inspection.
What to check before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 133 | 87.4% | 0.47 |
| Other (5%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 vehicles fall between 21,719 and 41,500 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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