Mitsubishi Fuso MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 237 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 46.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Mitsubishi Fuso MOT Reliability Overview
The Mitsubishi Fuso is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 237 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.6% and a failure rate of 46.4%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Mitsubishi Fuso earns a "Poor" reliability rating. The average Mitsubishi Fuso presents for MOT with approximately 90,782 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2006 models achieve the highest pass rate at 65.3%, while 2007 models have the lowest at 38.9%. This 26.4 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Mitsubishi Fuso is Tyres, affecting 35.4% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Suspension at 30.8%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 30.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 64.1% | 152 |
| 2 | Tyres | 37.1% | 88 |
| 3 | Suspension | 32.9% | 78 |
| 4 | Brakes | 24.1% | 57 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 12.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Visibility | 11.8% | 28 |
| 7 | Steering | 9.7% | 23 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 9.3% | 22 |
| 9 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 5.5% | 13 |
| 10 | Body, Structure And General Items | 3.4% | 8 |
| 11 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 3.0% | 7 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.5% | 6 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 2.5% | 6 |
| 14 | Road Wheels | 0.8% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 90,782 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.06 | 64.1% | 152 |
| Tyres | 4.09 | 37.1% | 88 |
| Suspension | 3.63 | 32.9% | 78 |
| Visibility | 2.69 | 24.5% | 58 |
| Brakes | 2.65 | 24.1% | 57 |
| Body & Structure | 1.39 | 12.7% | 30 |
| Steering | 1.07 | 9.7% | 23 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.60 | 5.5% | 13 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.33 | 3.0% | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 0.28 | 2.5% | 6 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.28 | 2.5% | 6 |
| Wheels | 0.09 | 0.8% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Mitsubishi Fuso has 90,782 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Mitsubishi Fuso has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.11% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Mitsubishi Fuso MOT Data
The Mitsubishi Fuso is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 237 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.6% and a failure rate of 46.4%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Mitsubishi Fuso owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fuso is likely to perform.
Tyres — 35.4% of failures
Tyres issues account for 35.4% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Suspension — 30.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 30.8% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 30.8% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 30.8% of MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Fuso. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Fuso?
Based on 237 MOT tests in our database, the Mitsubishi Fuso has an overall pass rate of 53.6% (46.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Fuso?
The top 3 reasons a Mitsubishi Fuso fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (35.4%), 2. Suspension (30.8%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Mitsubishi Fuso reliable?
With a 46.4% MOT failure rate, the Fuso is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Mitsubishi Fuso?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (35.4%); Suspension (30.8%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.