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WF56 VOV

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 73,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end 2 bits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,821 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2022 64,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,221 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusting

Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear suspension components rusting

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,639 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,663 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,245 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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WF56 VOV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

WF56 VOV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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