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DV56 FTJ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,325 mi
Last recorded60,325 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 FTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,325 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion floor steering suspension and braking components

Fail 30 Oct 2025 60,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion floor steering suspension and braking components

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,078 miles

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

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

underside corrosion including steering suspension and braking components

underside heavy waxoil making inspection hard

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,728 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,601 miles

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,419 miles

Front Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 have worn bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 28,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,942 miles

Offside Front shoulders worn on tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,942 miles

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

Offside Front shoulders worn on tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,452 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 6,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DV56 FTJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DV56 FTJ, 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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DV56 FTJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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