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DG56 YPJ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,114 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,771 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 77,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,746 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,699 miles

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

slight split in n/s wiper blade.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,709 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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DG56 YPJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG56 YPJ, 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 DG56 YPJ registered?

DG56 YPJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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