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FT57 GOA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,994 mi
Last recorded45,994 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 GOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 45,994 miles

All suspension components/sub-frames corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 45,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components/sub-frames corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides, front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides, front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 43,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,010 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexy deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,327 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,319 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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FT57 GOA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FT57 GOA, 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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What year was FT57 GOA registered?

FT57 GOA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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