MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
clutch feels like its slipping advise getting investigated
exhaust flexi in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion in places underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams of rear box section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front flexible section support (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front lower cross member has corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn on inner edge and is low on pressure (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge and is also low on pressure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage has snapped (2.4.G.1)
Front lower cross member has corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn on inner edge and is low on pressure (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge and is also low on pressure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroding
front wipers starting to split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroding
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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DF54 EFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 DF54 EFA, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DF54 EFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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