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Mitsubishi Eclipse

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,000 cc

V6 ECLMOT history

V6 ECL is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Eclipse first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,198 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Eclipse
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 ECL was last recorded at 113,198 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,486 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,712 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,198 miles
  • 2025 – 110,486 miles
  • 2024 – 108,320 miles
  • 2023 – 105,156 miles
  • 2022 – 103,068 miles
  • 2021 – 101,468 miles
  • 2018 – 100,658 miles
  • 2017 – 99,181 miles
  • 2016 – 91,823 miles
  • 2015 – 84,829 miles
  • 2014 – 77,636 miles
  • 2013 – 69,170 miles
  • 2012 – 57,406 miles
  • 2011 – 44,078 miles
  • 2010 – 31,913 miles
  • 2009 – 27,538 miles
  • 2008 – 21,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,198 miles (+2,712)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    533267843454
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,486 miles (+54)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,486 miles
    Test number
    859031819471
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , headlights fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail110,432 miles (+48)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    668744067879
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper bolt wont tighten (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail110,384 miles (+2,064)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,384 miles
    Test number
    806659197812
    • DangerousFront Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected BOTH SIDES , ALL FOUR mounting bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass108,320 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    473569187831
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail108,260 miles (+3,104)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,260 miles
    Test number
    660560907971
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,156 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    931315058494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f ABS lead rubbing on cv gaiter

  8. Fail105,136 miles (+2,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    716762273627
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f ABS lead rubbing on cv gaiter

  9. Pass103,068 miles (+1,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    278219896002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,468 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    420916243326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail101,463 miles (+805)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,463 miles
    Test number
    929850141265
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,658 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    166963536245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,181 miles
    Test number
    336471935201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail99,178 miles (+7,355)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    251169689566
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass91,823 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    666187947929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty o/s/r
    • AdvisoryHead light kick up blanked off
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low 17%

  16. Fail91,816 miles (+6,987)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    974355393596
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty o/s/r
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low 17%

  17. Pass84,829 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    145995955455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,823 miles (+7,187)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    485134555028
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass77,636 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    215093064046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade in poor order and is not great at clearing the screen
    • NoteThe whole exhaust system is very corroded

  20. Fail77,627 miles (+8,457)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    689288254017
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake fluid very low but not on the minimum
    • NoteO/s wiper blade in poor order and is not great at clearing the screen
    • NoteThe whole exhaust system is very corroded

  21. Pass69,170 miles (+11,764)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    367653853068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel Filter Neck Corroded

  22. Pass57,406 miles (+71)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    906376962084
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail57,335 miles (+13,257)1 failure9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    347520062027
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre edges badly scrubbed

  24. Pass44,078 miles (+12,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    595697861053
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass31,913 miles (+4,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    861140740089
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass27,538 miles (+6,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    161512369486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass21,220 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    703391658051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteMaster cylinder brake pipe union slightly corroded.

Questions about V6 ECL

Does V6 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 ECL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 ECL?
The MOT on V6 ECL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 ECL done?
V6 ECL was recorded at 113,198 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has V6 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 ECL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 ECL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V6 ECL find?
V6 ECL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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