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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2005)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 281 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests (2024)

281

Avg Mileage

100,156 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,597

Is the 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the MITSUBISHI brand average of 80%.

At 19 years old, 64% of MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERs from 2005 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 281 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 100,156 miles.

How does the 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER compare?

Rank among all 2005 cars497th out of 526(top 94%)
Rank among all MITSUBISHI models386th out of 408(top 95%)
vs national average-18% (82% avg)
vs 2005 cars average-8% (72% avg)
vs MITSUBISHI average-16% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 100,156 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 140,600 miles for a 19-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 95% MOT pass rate, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 56%. The 2005 sits between the two at 64%.

How much does a 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 2359cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£250
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,597
Per month£216/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%4932,171 mi
202095%32039,373 mi
201992%11,77751,401 mi
201890%18,95460,669 mi
201788%15,51569,474 mi
201686%19,10084,493 mi
201583%22,91391,259 mi
201481%13,46397,944 mi
201377%4,020102,215 mi
201277%2,212106,552 mi
201175%2,717118,371 mi
201073%2,892125,469 mi
200970%2,665131,124 mi
200869%3,343138,988 mi
200769%2,251139,004 mi
200673%13196,098 mi
200564%281100,156 mi
200466%325106,809 mi
200356%52119,722 mi

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About the 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

The 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is a large car with a 2359cc petrol engine. 281 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 94% of 2005 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 100,156 miles at 19 years old, MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Fuel Costs

The 2359cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,597 (£216/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £250 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 64% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Reliability Trend

Newer MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

At 19 years old, the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95%.

Alternatives to the 2005 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: