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BN08 FZX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,527 mi
Last recorded45,527 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FZX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,527 miles

Nearside Rear disc rusty

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,613 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 40,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,106 miles

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

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 13 Feb 2019 36,106 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,594 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,697 miles

Child seat

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2016 28,697 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 25,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,716 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 22,675 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)

Rear exhaust box junction has deteriorated but not leaking any gases and still secured .

Fail 27 Dec 2013 22,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box junction has deteriorated but not leaking any gases and still secured .

Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,048 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,639 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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BN08 FZX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 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 BN08 FZX, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN08 FZX registered?

BN08 FZX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is BN08 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FZX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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