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WF56 MEV

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 MEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,399 miles

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 107,245 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes severely deteriorated

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes severely deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slightly deteriorated /cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slightly deteriorated /cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 104,324 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front wing liner /splash shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2021 102,313 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,632 miles

front antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jul 2020 100,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear inner taillamp inoperative

Pass 15 May 2019 97,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 94,402 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 90,754 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2017 90,754 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 86,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,416 miles

power steering hose oily

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

power steering hose oily

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,069 miles

hairline surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,069 miles

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

hairline surface cracks in rear tyres

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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WF56 MEV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WF56 MEV, 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 WF56 MEV registered?

WF56 MEV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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