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WG57 CFY

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,767 mi
Last recorded117,767 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 CFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,767 miles

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

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

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

areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2023 117,767 miles

Brake fluid contaminated black in colour (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

areas of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2022 112,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,490 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child Seat also not securely fitted ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body joints (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child Seat also not securely fitted ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body joints (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,823 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering fluid low

Fail 17 Dec 2018 93,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,443 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,084 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint worn

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight corrosion on front brake disc

slight play in offside front rack

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,484 miles

exhaust rusty.rear child seats fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,111 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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WG57 CFY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WG57 CFY, 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 WG57 CFY registered?

WG57 CFY is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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