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FJ12 HPO

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,166 mi
Last recorded62,166 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 HPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 62,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 53,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,106 miles

Squeaky noise from rear while using parking break

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 25,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,393 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 16,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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FJ12 HPO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 FJ12 HPO, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ12 HPO registered?

FJ12 HPO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FJ12 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 HPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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