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FY61 JAO

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,923 mi
Last recorded157,923 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 157,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 138,628 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 138,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 121,965 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 106,120 miles

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

General under-body corrosion.

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

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 13 May 2022 106,121 miles

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

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

General under-body corrosion.

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

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 26 May 2021 90,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 25 May 2021 90,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 4 May 2020 76,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 58,494 miles

Rear pads starting to get low thickness

Pass 21 May 2018 41,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 32,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer part of the tread pattern

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner part of the tread pattern

all four tyres are perished and split in the tread pattern

Pass 25 May 2016 28,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 24,728 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 15 Sep 2014 21,313 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

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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FY61 JAO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY61 JAO, 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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What year was FY61 JAO registered?

FY61 JAO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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