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AP57 SLZ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,488 mi
Last recorded61,488 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,449 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 49,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,213 miles

advise n/s front tyre inner tread starting to crack.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s front tyre inner tread starting to crack.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 37,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,159 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 34,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,967 miles

advise n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 19,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,799 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 15,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded. front wipers split.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,324 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split(drivers view of road still ok)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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AP57 SLZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 SLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 SLZ registered?

AP57 SLZ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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