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WJ57 OVX

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 OVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both showing signs of corrosion (to the brakehoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner wheel arch areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2026 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both showing signs of corrosion (to the brakehoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner wheel arch areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,141 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes covered in grease filler neck corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,623 miles

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

Rear tyres both blocking on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,930 miles

slight corrosion to fuel pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,421 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,583 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 18,175 miles

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

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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WJ57 OVX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WJ57 OVX, 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 WJ57 OVX registered?

WJ57 OVX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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