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WD56 AYW

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD56 AYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front X member very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,123 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,467 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 129,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,442 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,442 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,679 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 28,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,234 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 10,525 miles

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,012 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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WD56 AYW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD56 AYW, 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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What year was WD56 AYW registered?

WD56 AYW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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