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OU57 YHY

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,964 mi
Last recorded77,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bothy front ones (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,095 miles

2x rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,715 miles

2x exhaust rubbers broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 74,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

2x exhaust rubbers broken

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,337 miles

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

front brake discs and pads

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,654 miles

2x front exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front brake discs and pads worn

Handbrake travel

N/s/r tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,032 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ;Perishing; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components;

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,741 miles

front brake fluctuation

o/s/f tyre- 195 60 15

rear anti roll bar link deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2019 65,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuation

o/s/f tyre- 195 60 15

rear anti roll bar link deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,668 miles

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
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OU57 YHY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU57 YHY, 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 OU57 YHY registered?

OU57 YHY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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