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DF55 ARZ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,707 mi
Last recorded134,707 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 ARZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box mounting broken

front brake pads look low

light scratches to windscreen in A zone (drivers view)

sump pan excessivley corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 117,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box mounting broken

front brake pads look low

light scratches to windscreen in A zone (drivers view)

sump pan excessivley corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,614 miles

oil leak from sump cover (corroded)

rear exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 2 Oct 2012 110,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from sump cover (corroded)

rear exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,138 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,137 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 87,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,670 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,970 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,772 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)

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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DF55 ARZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DF55 ARZ, 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 DF55 ARZ registered?

DF55 ARZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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