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HW56 HLF

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 HLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise both front tyres wearing excessively on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,088 miles

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

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

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

Fuel and brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 68,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fuel and brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,964 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Headlights deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,017 miles

All anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system corroded

General surface corrosion to underside

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyres perishing/ cracking (Both)

Steering track rod end dust covers deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2023 57,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system corroded

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

General surface corrosion to underside

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyres perishing/ cracking (Both)

Steering track rod end dust covers deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,683 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Headlights deteriorating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,683 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Headlights deteriorating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 49,712 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,539 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Headlights deteriorating

Slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,385 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 46,385 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,011 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres badly perishing and cracking

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

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,749 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Small stonechip in front windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Small stonechip in front windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre valve perishing.

Under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 18,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,694 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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HW56 HLF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW56 HLF, 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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HW56 HLF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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