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FT57 GOC

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,835 mi
Last recorded192,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 GOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 192,835 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 192,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 184,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 178,662 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 178,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 163,771 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 163,360 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator lower support member corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,173 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition. Middle to rear joint corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 141,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to chassis bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition. Middle to rear joint corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,814 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 130,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 124,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,312 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 118,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,082 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,082 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 10 Jan 2015 92,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from corroded sump.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 61,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,201 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,904 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 GOC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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