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WJ56 JVK

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,346 mi
Last recorded66,346 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 JVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,346 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

hand brake high

Fail 10 Nov 2025 66,344 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

hand brake high

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck to tank ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,487 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses hazy/dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,197 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,990 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,990 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR STABILIZER LINK BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR STABILIZER LINK BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,949 miles

Nearside Front 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 tyre cracking in between tread but not deep or cords showing.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,653 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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WJ56 JVK is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ56 JVK, 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 WJ56 JVK registered?

WJ56 JVK is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ56 JVK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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