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MF51 EWU

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 EWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,820 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both sides of vehicle inner and outer sills corroded tender in places not holed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

offside front outer sill heavily corroded holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,385 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,495 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,203 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,085 miles

both rear brake discs have corroded inner edges

rear fog light could be redder

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,766 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 16,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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MF51 EWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 MF51 EWU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF51 EWU registered?

MF51 EWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is MF51 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 EWU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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