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VX51 AAZ

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AAZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 42,080 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake dust back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,017 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,714 miles

heavy underseal coating to underside unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,401 miles

heavy underseal coating underside

Fail 13 Feb 2016 40,373 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged drive bolt broken (2.4.G.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy underseal coating underside

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,067 miles

N/S/R registration plate light dull

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some under vehicle components showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle heavilly coated in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,663 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,179 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Under vehicle fuel pipes slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,604 miles

Front brake disc's.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,708 miles

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

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

full sports exhaust system fitted to vehicle with a standard cat at the time of test

light underbody corrosion

n/s/r brake flexi ferrel slightly corroded

o/s/r brake flexi ferrel slightly corroded

rear diff oil pressure pipes have a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VX51 AAZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 VX51 AAZ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 AAZ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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