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FM57 WEW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 103,423 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,470 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring has snapped at bottom but is still securely attached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has excess travel

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring has snapped at bottom but is still securely attached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has excess travel

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 80,497 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,693 miles

Corrosion on engine sump

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil weep from rocker cover

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 58,523 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion on exhaust but not blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 43,621 miles

Gouge in nearside front outer tyre side wall which is not deep enough to reach the cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

offside rear tyre tread has 3mm remaining

Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,621 miles

Gouge in nearside front outer tyre side wall which is not deep enough to reach the cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

offside rear tyre tread has 3mm remaining

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,013 miles

Front wiper blades split

N/S/R tyre beginning to crack/perish

Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,013 miles

Front wiper blades split

N/S/R tyre beginning to crack/perish

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,514 miles

Front inner brake discs faces slightly corroded but not seriously weakened.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,747 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 17,304 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,304 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer

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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FM57 WEW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 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 FM57 WEW, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM57 WEW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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