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ET56 FVC

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 FVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,358 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 129,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 119,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,421 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 110,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,894 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,669 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 98,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,272 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,180 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,940 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,946 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ET56 FVC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET56 FVC, 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 ET56 FVC registered?

ET56 FVC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is ET56 FVC safe to buy?

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