MitsubishiLancer MOT results
In 2025, 67.3% of Mitsubishi Lancer MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 59.3% for cars of the same age. 7.8% had at least one dangerous defect (9.8% for cars the same age). The typical Mitsubishi Lancer tested was 17 years old with 89,800 miles. Based on 8,634 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Mitsubishi Lancer cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 67.3%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 59.3%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 6.0%passed after repair
- Failed
- 26.7%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 7.8%same age 9.8%
- Typical mileage
- 89,800at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 91.2% | 83.5% |
| 2017 | 41 | 92.7% | 78.1% |
| 2016 | 45 | 91.1% | 74.8% |
| 2015 | 52 | 84.6% | 71.8% |
| 2014 | 31 | 90.3% | 68.5% |
| 2012 | 34 | 73.5% | 63.2% |
| 2011 | 1,038 | 58.0% | 61.0% |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 60.8% | 59.1% |
| 2009 | 947 | 57.6% | 58.1% |
| 2008 | 1,242 | 63.9% | 57.0% |
| 2007 | 728 | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| 2006 | 812 | 68.3% | 56.8% |
| 2005 | 881 | 68.7% | 57.5% |
| 2004 | 350 | 88.6% | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 223 | 88.8% | 58.5% |
| 2002 | 61 | 88.5% | 59.4% |
| 2001 | 137 | 88.3% | 60.9% |
| 2000 | 116 | 86.2% | 62.2% |
| 1999 | 175 | 92.6% | 64.2% |
| 1998 | 127 | 87.4% | 65.1% |
| 1996 | 59 | 81.4% | 66.9% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 23 | 95.7% | 87.4% | 84,600 |
| 5-9 years | 187 | 90.4% | 79.1% | 83,300 |
| 10-14 years | 1,792 | 59.8% | 65.7% | 99,700 |
| 15-19 years | 4,848 | 63.4% | 57.6% | 91,700 |
| 20-29 years | 1,752 | 82.8% | 59.6% | 79,100 |
| 30-39 years | 28 | 78.6% | 71.3% | 77,500 |
| 40+ years | 1 | 100.0% | 82.0% | 147,800 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Mitsubishi Lancer tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.6× | 0.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.9× | 0.0% |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases Body and structure | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3× | 0.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.4× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lights and electrics | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 12.1% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | 9.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.9% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 8.8% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 7.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 6.2% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 5.8% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 4.9% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | 4.8% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,960 | 70.8% |
| Diesel | 1,669 | 52.8% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.