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BF56 MLV

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,975 mi
Last recorded180,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 180,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 180,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 151,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 151,111 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 151,111 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,311 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,027 miles

Additional wiring on battery insecure.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,015 miles

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Additional wiring on battery insecure.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,388 miles

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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BF56 MLV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF56 MLV, 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 BF56 MLV registered?

BF56 MLV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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