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FB05 LFM

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 LFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 95,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,421 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 94,421 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,497 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,715 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,883 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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FB05 LFM is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 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 FB05 LFM, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FB05 LFM registered?

FB05 LFM is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FB05 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 LFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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