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EF08 FXT

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,343 mi
Last recorded148,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 148,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2026 148,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,277 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 142,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 124,243 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 114,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,898 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,968 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front outer head lamp lens is weathering

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,623 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,299 miles

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,352 miles

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,174 miles

lond handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,169 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,578 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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EF08 FXT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 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 EF08 FXT, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF08 FXT registered?

EF08 FXT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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