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G5 JOW

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,422 mi
Last recorded164,422 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 JOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 164,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,358 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,540 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,569 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 45,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 32,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G5 JOW is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G5 JOW, 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 G5 JOW registered?

G5 JOW is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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