Mitsubishi Lancer
MOT data from 17,628 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.4%. Average mileage at test: 94,029 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,127 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 635 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 493 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 460 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 448 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 369 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 326 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 296 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 280 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 268 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,503 | 80.9% |
| Diesel | 4,111 | 70.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 185 | 95.7% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | |||
| 1999 | 252 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2000 | 208 | 91.8% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, exhaust system leaking or insecure, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 203 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a floor excessively deteriorated or insecure | |||
| 2003 | 496 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2004 | 692 | 92.9% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 2005 | 1,825 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2006 | 1,817 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2007 | 1,476 | 75.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2008 | 2,515 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 1,914 | 77% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2010 | 2,924 | 72.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 2,248 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2015 | 122 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
73,483 mi
Median
102,501 mi
75th percentile
133,205 mi
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