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VX06 YSZ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,028 mi
Last recorded68,028 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,028 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,177 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,830 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,650 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,783 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,575 miles

Nearside Front under sill rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front under sill rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front under sill rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front under sill rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

lens missing from n/s/r bumper

n/s/f and o/s/f corrosion around jacking points

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp cover cracked

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,690 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear none obligatory lamp missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp cover cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,784 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,961 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,971 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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VX06 YSZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 VX06 YSZ, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX06 YSZ registered?

VX06 YSZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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