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T1 LYJ

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,446 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Sep 2025 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension and underbody

Fail 7 Sep 2023 38,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension and underbody

Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2022 37,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,063 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,619 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 97,130 MOT tests across 11,123 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
4,116
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 300
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T1 LYJ is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 40,913 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 Mirage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T1 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Mirage typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Mirage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T1 LYJ registered?

T1 LYJ is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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