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WJ57 YOC

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 142,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,694 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,644 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper rubber split.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper rubber split.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,978 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear bumper missing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,106 miles

front tyres tending to wear on edges

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 YOC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WJ57 YOC, 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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WJ57 YOC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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