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FB51 ACZ

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,603 mi
Last recorded65,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 ACZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,603 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 65,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 65,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,059 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,960 miles

rear brake discs inner faces poor,corrosion on fuel pipes & exhaust,Sports bodykit fitted.....

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake adjustment could be better

Fail 30 Jan 2006 60,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake adjustment could be better

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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FB51 ACZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 FB51 ACZ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB51 ACZ registered?

FB51 ACZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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