Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2 (2020)

213 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2

CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2 is a notably reliable performer, with a first-time pass rate of 91.8%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 6.1% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant (which makes up the entire cohort here) maintains that same strong 91.4% pass rate across 202 vehicles tested.

At 31,716 miles median, these cars are running lighter than you'd expect for four-year-old vehicles, suggesting either careful ownership or low annual mileage typical of this segment. Average failures are minimal at 0.33 per vehicle, though advisories average 2.6, indicating minor wear items rather than structural problems—check consumables like brake pads and filters during your pre-purchase inspection.

Generally reliable 11.9% above UK average
91.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
31,716
typical mileage
24,321–40,381 middle half
6.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.33
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 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%) 202 91.4% 0.35
Other (5%) 11 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 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.

24,321
low mileage
31,716
typical
40,381
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2 vehicles fall between 24,321 and 40,381 miles.

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 200 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

16 200 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.33
Avg failures per vehicle
2.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4x2:

2021