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LJ11 BDE

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,628 mi
Last recorded160,628 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 BDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 160,628 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 160,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 152,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 146,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,890 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Several cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, but still within legal limits and worn on both edges

Pass 30 May 2015 34,435 miles

nearside rear tyre punture and sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,633 miles

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall (cords not exposed)

slight pitting and surface corrosion too brake discs,slight imbalance recorded from front brakes

Fail 29 May 2014 28,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall (cords not exposed)

slight pitting and surface corrosion too brake discs,slight imbalance recorded from front brakes

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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LJ11 BDE is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 LJ11 BDE, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ11 BDE registered?

LJ11 BDE is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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