Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 (2020)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.45

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 22k–42k

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These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	133	88.8%	0.47

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,492

typical

21,719

low mileage

41,500

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 vehicles fall between 21,719 and 41,500 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,719 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,719–41,500 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2s sit.

⚠ Over 56,025 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Design SE 4x2s are 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

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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