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AV57 XLS

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,852 miles

Front Lower valance corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner vehicle sills corrosions

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,150 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,740 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,676 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust badly deteriorating

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bush excessively cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust badly deteriorating

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 66,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,588 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,838 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,591 miles

Both front tyres tread edges outer, little low

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake is lightly binding on u/l

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,150 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 15,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV57 XLS is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 XLS, 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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AV57 XLS is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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