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FN11 ZLU

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 ZLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,385 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 126,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer not working properly,

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 107,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer not working properly,

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,928 miles

nearside washer jet not working very well

Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside washer jet not working very well

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passenger washer jet not working but sufficient spray from driver side

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,292 miles

trim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,159 miles

trim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,159 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PRS front offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PRS rear offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

trim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,624 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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FN11 ZLU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 FN11 ZLU, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN11 ZLU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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