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CU03 VAF

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,398 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,653 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Inner Disc Face in Poor Condition

Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Inner Disc Face in Poor Condition

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,424 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 38,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,139 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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CU03 VAF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU03 VAF, 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 CU03 VAF registered?

CU03 VAF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 August 2006.

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