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EU57 BTF

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 BTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 110,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,908 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,727 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fuel down pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear fog light broken

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

flexi pipe detrioted

Fail 18 Nov 2023 104,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fuel down pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear fog light broken

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

flexi pipe detrioted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,507 miles

sub frame under sealed and under body various places

Fail 18 Nov 2021 92,507 miles

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

sub frame under sealed and under body various places

Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,016 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaks at various places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring holder damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring holder damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion to suspension components and various floor areas and various places

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,587 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general under body corrosion to suspension components and various places

Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid please check wipers on repair (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability droplink missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general under body corrosion to suspension components and various places

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 46,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,535 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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EU57 BTF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EU57 BTF, 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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EU57 BTF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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