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HX57 VFT

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 VFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering notchy on idle.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 120,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering notchy on idle.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger rear ()

Exhaust system corroded/ rear hanger corroded off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering stiff on lock to lock on idle

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm / baled on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger rear ()

Exhaust system corroded/ rear hanger corroded off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering stiff on lock to lock on idle

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,058 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger rear ()

Front Wipers Smeary

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe corroded - flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger rear ()

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded - flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm - worn edges - 195/60 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded - flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,618 miles

exhaust front flexy poor condition

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,618 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flexy poor condition

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,260 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edge.not measurable tread

Fail 7 Nov 2011 23,111 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on edge.not measurable tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,547 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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HX57 VFT is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HX57 VFT, 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 HX57 VFT registered?

HX57 VFT is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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