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LM56 BKY

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,956 mi
Last recorded178,956 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 BKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 178,956 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel neck corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills time of test

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 21 Oct 2020 178,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel neck corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills time of test

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

front crossmember corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 175,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

front crossmember corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 171,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sticky tape covering hole up is coming off and spraying grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting has corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 171,119 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt trapped around seat (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sticky tape covering hole up is coming off and spraying grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting has corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 167,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM CORRODED AREA ON OIL FILTER ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hangar corroded off

Pass 15 Oct 2016 163,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak oil filter corroded and oil hanging on filter ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very high (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 163,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner

Oil leak oil hanging on filter and filter corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 139,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

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)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyre valves staring to perish/split

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 105,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,486 miles

Both front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

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 18 Feb 2010 63,300 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 63,300 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LM56 BKY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM56 BKY, 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.

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LM56 BKY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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