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LJ11 LYF

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 LYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,877 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 87,877 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,425 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,115 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,197 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on 1.6 mm inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 42,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,041 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)

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 LYF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYF, 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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LJ11 LYF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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