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FM07 FWG

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,788 mi
Last recorded102,788 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 FWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 102,788 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,405 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,869 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,268 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 87,268 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,203 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,203 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre perished & (4.1.E.1)

exhaust badly corroded at rear joint

light scratch mark on edge of swept area of front wind screen

rear fog light now repaired with red lense tape

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense damaged hense (1.3.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre perished & (4.1.E.1)

exhaust badly corroded at rear joint

light scratch mark on edge of swept area of front wind screen

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,946 miles

slight manual brake bind osr

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,632 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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FM07 FWG is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 FM07 FWG, 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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What year was FM07 FWG registered?

FM07 FWG is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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