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WP55 HFV

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 HFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,361 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,898 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,298 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine worning lamp on

o/s and n/s front tyre's worn heavy on edge's

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine worning lamp on

o/s and n/s front tyre's worn heavy on edge's

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,632 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 26,325 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WP55 HFV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP55 HFV, 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 WP55 HFV registered?

WP55 HFV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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