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GV07 VZL

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,887 mi
Last recorded129,887 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 VZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 108,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,820 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 100,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,089 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,187 miles

Signs of a engine oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner track rod ball joint

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Signs of a engine oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner track rod ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,719 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding brake (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 83,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge 195/60 15

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,887 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge 195/60 15

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,208 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,829 miles

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,829 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,237 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,360 miles

Nearside 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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GV07 VZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 GV07 VZL, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV07 VZL registered?

GV07 VZL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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