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YX56 XAP

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,735 mi
Last recorded47,735 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 47,735 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens is damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2025 47,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15/ cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Light lens is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,080 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2024 47,080 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,389 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,520 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 43,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 421,835 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 42,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,585 miles

both front tyres slightly low pressure ,may require to attention

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,465 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,501 miles

both wipers smearing slightly

near side front tyre worn on both edges

off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,501 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both wipers smearing slightly

near side front tyre worn on both edges

off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,377 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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YX56 XAP is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YX56 XAP, 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 YX56 XAP registered?

YX56 XAP is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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