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WJ57 WFX

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,014 mi
Last recorded127,014 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 127,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

under side muddy

Fail 21 Jul 2026 126,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

under side muddy

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under side muddy

Fail 6 Aug 2025 119,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn washer or spacer missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under side muddy

Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S O/S

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front top strut mounts corroded

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear shock spring platforms corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front top strut mounts corroded

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear shock spring platforms corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,601 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,906 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,233 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,295 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,143 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,057 miles

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 21 Sep 2015 49,511 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and getting low

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2013 42,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,272 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,891 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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WJ57 WFX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

WJ57 WFX is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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