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FG57 WLA

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,938 mi
Last recorded138,938 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 WLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 138,938 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 127,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front Too Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front Too Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring mounting collar corroded off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,153 miles

Rear seat belts not checked,seats folded down.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked,seats folded down.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,215 miles

Offside Front brake caliper sticking/tight

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,215 miles

Offside Front brake caliper sticking/tight

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,884 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,116 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,282 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,758 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,678 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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FG57 WLA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG57 WLA, 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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FG57 WLA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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