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L30 SFO

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,145 mi
Last recorded117,145 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 117,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 116,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 115,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat wiring (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 113,123 miles

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 May 2013 113,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 110,685 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 105,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in steering rack.

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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L30 SFO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L30 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L30 SFO registered?

L30 SFO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is L30 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 SFO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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