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SF11 HVZ

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 HVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,639 miles

AWC warning light is on

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

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 96,639 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed and corroded close to mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AWC warning light is on

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

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 86,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,776 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,061 miles

all the suspension components pipes and hoses cover with black under seal

Fail 17 May 2022 71,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 65,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,034 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 30,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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SF11 HVZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 SF11 HVZ, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF11 HVZ registered?

SF11 HVZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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