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BF06 VGT

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 119,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 117,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 117,387 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 117,190 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,744 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2021 108,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,180 miles

Nearside Front rubber perished on drop link

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rubber bushes perished on Drop Links

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,786 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both Rear tyres cracking in tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,146 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Between downpipe and Catalyst Converter (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,936 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,145 miles

n/s/front tyre, worn on outer edge

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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BF06 VGT is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 BF06 VGT, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF06 VGT registered?

BF06 VGT is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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