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YF57 JYA

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 JYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust system slightly deteriorated no leaks at the time of test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,972 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking on test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,972 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking on test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,883 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 58,883 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,011 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 47,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,380 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,553 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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YF57 JYA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF57 JYA, 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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YF57 JYA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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