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YR56 OUJ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,466 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,231 miles

Oil leak sump

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak sump

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,997 miles

slight corrotion on front discs

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,864 miles

scale round front brake disc inner edges

slight rubber cut o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2010 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

scale round front brake disc inner edges

slight rubber cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,430 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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YR56 OUJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR56 OUJ, 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 YR56 OUJ registered?

YR56 OUJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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