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BJ11 JCZ

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 JCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,286 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 76,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,388 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,388 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,573 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 61,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,079 miles

front subframe and wishbones very rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,079 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe and wishbones very rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,445 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 46,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,225 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,287 miles

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

Offside 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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BJ11 JCZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 BJ11 JCZ, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 JCZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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