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JFZ 5427

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 5427
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 68,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,098 miles

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))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive MINOR LEAK COMING FROM OIL SUMP PLUG. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 58,096 miles

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

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))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive MINOR LEAK COMING FROM OIL SUMP PLUG. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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JFZ 5427 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFZ 5427, 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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What year was JFZ 5427 registered?

JFZ 5427 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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