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LY56 DSX

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,698 mi
Last recorded82,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,861 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer sidewall/cracking along edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends of blade but still clears screen enough/slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking along edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends of blade but still clears screen enough/slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads at 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,175 miles

Rear wiper split / perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split / perrished

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector lens cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,188 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe that connects to pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 53,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe that connects to pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

brake fluid dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,150 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,527 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,671 miles

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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LY56 DSX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 LY56 DSX, 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 LY56 DSX registered?

LY56 DSX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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