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J80 ERV

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests51 (35 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 ERV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

35 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,410 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,554 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 136,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 101,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,551 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 97,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,582 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,899 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,609 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,579 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 116,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 82,980 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 65,620 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,385 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,384 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,578 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 54,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,438 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,258 miles

Front Outer Nearside and offside cv boots leaking but not allowing dirt in

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,233 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 28,675 miles

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

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 Aug 2017 28,471 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 1 Aug 2017 89,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,890 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,160 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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J80 ERV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 J80 ERV, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J80 ERV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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