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OV07 LYU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 LYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 76,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface needs replacing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 70,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 70,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 62,044 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 58,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,359 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,886 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,315 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

oil filter slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,775 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,535 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,364 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,321 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 16,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,801 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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OV07 LYU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV07 LYU, 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 OV07 LYU registered?

OV07 LYU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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