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EN56 VUH

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,963 mi
Last recorded146,963 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 VUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 146,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 142,511 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability part,s missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 138,471 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,250 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,250 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,752 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,349 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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EN56 VUH is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 EN56 VUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN56 VUH registered?

EN56 VUH is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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