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X563 AHY

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,630 mi
Last recorded45,630 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX563 AHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 45,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar linkage (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear hub assembly corroded

offside rear mudflap assembly corroded and lose

rear brake backing plates corroded

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,838 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 45,381 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 4 x bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,452 miles

rear exhaust leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,085 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,836 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyer worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyer worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,286 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s parking brake cable wrong side of fuel pipes

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 26 May 2007 20,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2007 20,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,044 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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X563 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 X563 AHY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X563 AHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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