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FY11 BFZ

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,752 mi
Last recorded115,752 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 BFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,545 miles

Front sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,565 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,565 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,246 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,392 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 68,392 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2014 13,738 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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FY11 BFZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY11 BFZ, 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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FY11 BFZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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