Car statistics
How many Mitsubishi Eclipses are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 12,082 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 11,419 Mitsubishi Eclipses licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 108 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.1% fewer than the peak of 11,544 in 2022.
The highest year-end count was 11,544 in 2022.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 58 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2005 | 84 |
| 2006 | 90 |
| 2007 | 78 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 5,322 |
| 2019 | 9,209 |
| 2020 | 10,340 |
| 2021 | 11,405 |
| 2022 | 11,544 |
| 2023 | 11,443 |
| 2024 | 11,454 |
| 2025 | 11,473 |
| 2026 | 11,419 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 86.2% of Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mitsubishi Eclipses tested pass 83.6% of the time, so the Mitsubishi Eclipse does better than average for its age, by 2.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 85.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mitsubishi Eclipse | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 88.2% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 85.6% | 83.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Brakes is the most common reason a Mitsubishi Eclipse fails its MOT, appearing on 29.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.9% of Mitsubishi Eclipse tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 29.8% |
| Tyres | 29.4% |
| Visibility | 23.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.4% |
| Suspension | 13.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% |
| Steering | 1.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mitsubishi Eclipse failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 20.8% of 1,671 failed tests. 44.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 20.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 17.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.1% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 7.2% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 6.9% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
| Anti-roll bars: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 4.7% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.5% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 3.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 14.4% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 13.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.2% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 2.9% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.4% |
| Anti-roll bars: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 1.8% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 1.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 1.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (85.6% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (86.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5,378 | 5,446 | 85.6% |
| 2019 | 3,970 | 4,020 | 86.2% |
| 2020 | 1,296 | 1,301 | 86.5% |
| 2021 | 1,012 | 985 | 89.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mitsubishi Eclipse covers 7,563 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,433 |
| 6–7 years | 7,584 |
| 8–10 years | 7,930 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mitsubishi Eclipses for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 5,530 in 2018. In 2025, 4 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 19 |
| ’02 | 21 |
| ’03 | 24 |
| ’04 | 24 |
| ’05 | 28 |
| ’06 | 25 |
| ’07 | 8 |
| ’08 | 12 |
| ’09 | 12 |
| ’10 | 7 |
| ’11 | 7 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 3 |
| ’14 | 4 |
| ’15 | 6 |
| ’16 | 5 |
| ’17 | 111 |
| ’18 | 5,530 |
| ’19 | 4,025 |
| ’20 | 1,334 |
| ’21 | 997 |
| ’22 | 3 |
| ’23 | 2 |
| ’24 | 3 |
| ’25 | 4 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 11,823 Mitsubishi Eclipses licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.9% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 0.0% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 84.6% in 2017 to 99.9%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 11,811 licensed | 99.9% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 3 licensed | 0.0% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 2 licensed | 0.0% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 2 licensed | 0.0% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 1 licensed | 0.0% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 1 licensed | 0.0% |
| 3,001cc to 3,100cc 1 licensed | 0.0% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,001–2,100cc | 2,401–2,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 84.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 99.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 99.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 99.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 99.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 99.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 99.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 99.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 99.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mitsubishi Eclipse from 2018 to 2021. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2021), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 32.5 to 37.7 mpg, with CO2 of 170 to 196 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 40.4 to 42.8 mpg, with CO2 of 151 to 159 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 32.5–37.7 | 170–196 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 10 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 40.4–42.8 | 151–159 | 2018 | Euro 6b | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Eclipse since 1992, the first in 2018. The most recent was launched on 15 November 2021.
All 4 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mitsubishi Eclipse. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11,419 | −0.4% | 108 | 324 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 65,806 | −3.0% | 2,898 | 123 | Plug-in hybrid |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 26,615 | −3.7% | 914 | 206 | Petrol |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 20,737 | −10.3% | 16,615 | 236 | Diesel |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 16,667 | −14.7% | 3,933 | 272 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 11,527 Eclipse records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 12,082 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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