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EK07 VNU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lens Cracked

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 111,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 111,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 105,797 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Noise from caliper ( brake service required (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,124 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,892 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,122 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,171 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,948 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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EK07 VNU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 EK07 VNU, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK07 VNU registered?

EK07 VNU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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