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RY07 COJ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 COJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,402 miles

Exhaust corroded slight blow

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded slight blow

Pass 14 Dec 2023 128,543 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 128,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake pads worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 108,188 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 86,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 86,926 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,222 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 3 May 2013 59,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,732 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 40,090 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2011 40,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2010 31,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

daamage to bodywork

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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RY07 COJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 RY07 COJ, 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 RY07 COJ registered?

RY07 COJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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The MOT history for RY07 COJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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