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WJ06 RXX

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 RXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorber top mounts corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Radiator lower support panel heavily corroded

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 131,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,005 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,509 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 16 88V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,545 miles

Front crossmember/radiator support panel has advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,421 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative keeps moveing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened broken away from strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,849 miles

Lower front panel rusting close to gear box mount

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [rear of] outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt over sized and insecure (2.2.C.1c)

Lower front panel rusting close to gear box mount

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

aux belt cracked

front cross member rusting

heat shield loose on front pipe

osr tyre starting to perish between treads

Fail 5 Dec 2016 74,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

aux belt cracked

front cross member rusting

heat shield loose on front pipe

osr tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,559 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 66,559 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,356 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,711 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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WJ06 RXX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ06 RXX, 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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WJ06 RXX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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