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YH51 AFS

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 111,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 111,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 110,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 110,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,883 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 106,545 miles

Rear tyres edged inside

fog in reverse light

Pass 8 Nov 2014 104,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,054 miles

slight play in nearside rear control arm (inner bush)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,112 miles

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

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

rear disc/s worn on inside

Pass 6 Nov 2010 144,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 134,145 miles

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

free play on steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 127,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YH51 AFS is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH51 AFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 AFS registered?

YH51 AFS is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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