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M472 XKU

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,281 mi
Last recorded185,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer83,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 XKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 185,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 184,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 184,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 184,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 183,530 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 183,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 183,407 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 180,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 180,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 178,106 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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M472 XKU is a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 83,730 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 M472 XKU, 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 11 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M472 XKU registered?

M472 XKU is a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2015.

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