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DU10 MLF

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,753 mi
Last recorded135,753 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer69,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 MLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,753 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 135,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads new (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,236 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads new (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 118,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,404 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 108,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,792 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,238 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 85,182 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,979 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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DU10 MLF is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,237 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 DU10 MLF, 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 16 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU10 MLF is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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