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EFZ 1261

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,429 mi
Last recorded104,429 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer69,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1261
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,429 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed in two places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,386 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,710 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,492 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,971 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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EFZ 1261 is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFZ 1261, 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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What year was EFZ 1261 registered?

EFZ 1261 is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 November 2010.

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