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YH56 ADO

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ADO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 124,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger at front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,365 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 104,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,718 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 96,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust front flexy failing

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 On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,374 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,893 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,316 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,116 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,839 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,044 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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YH56 ADO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 YH56 ADO, 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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YH56 ADO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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