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LV57 VTF

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,121 mi
Last recorded181,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 VTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 181,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 174,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 174,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 168,539 miles

Nearside Rear fog light missing hole in bumper

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2024 168,539 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog light missing hole in bumper

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2023 160,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 160,434 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 152,220 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,826 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,117 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp has a crack

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has a crack

Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,627 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,586 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,467 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2013 88,740 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2013 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2012 79,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 79,765 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 43,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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LV57 VTF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV57 VTF, 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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What year was LV57 VTF registered?

LV57 VTF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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