Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto (2015)
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Outlander PHEV is a serious MOT concern: just 30.1% pass on the first attempt against the UK average of 80%, and the hybrid-electric version fares even worse at only 18.7% pass rate. There are no dangerous defects recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the failure rate tells a worrying story about durability.
At around 67,400 miles median mileage, these vehicles are carrying typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 0.21 failures per car—suggesting mechanical issues beyond normal aging. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid powertrain, battery system, and any electrical gremlins that might explain why so few pass their first MOT.
What to check before buying a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (83%) | 120 | 18.7% | 0.08 |
| Electric (15%) | 22 | 87.6% | 0.77 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto 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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 49,227 and 96,703 miles.
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV Auto — Still on the Road
24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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