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WJ56 XEN

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,574 mi
Last recorded46,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,653 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,592 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,316 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 29,316 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen chipped

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2020 28,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern and outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp pattern deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern and outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread pattern and outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,395 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,019 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deterioration between tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,712 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,712 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteroriating

Fail 27 Aug 2015 22,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteroriating

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,230 miles

nearside rear tyre deteroriating on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,230 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteroriating on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,856 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 19,856 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,413 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 11,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XEN is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ56 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

WJ56 XEN is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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