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SB07 LXA

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,584 mi
Last recorded41,584 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 LXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 41,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underseal applied various locations

Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 41,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 41,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened saddle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,806 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading towards flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading towards flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front and rear suspension showing corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both in rear ()

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both drivers & passengers pipes leading towards rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexi section (7.1.2)

both drivers & passengers rear discs have surface corroision

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,845 miles

rear brake discs are pitted and scorred

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,779 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,076 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking and perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,498 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 22 Apr 2011 21,493 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,209 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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SB07 LXA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SB07 LXA, 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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SB07 LXA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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