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HF11 BFL

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 BFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 107,303 miles

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

Front catalytic converter heat shield broken away

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield broken away from retainer fixings

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

exhaust leaking slightly centre to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer lower sill has plastic cover

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer lower sill has plastic cover

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 105,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer lower sill has plastic cover

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer lower sill has plastic cover

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,381 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck pipes corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,799 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty,worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber noisy

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,799 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty,worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens in poor condition but pattern acceptable (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,546 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 70,546 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,648 miles

Oil leak engine inter cooler area o/s front of wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,557 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,948 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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HF11 BFL is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF11 BFL, 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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HF11 BFL is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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