Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.3% pass rate
from 1,221 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.082% fail on Horn
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Mounting (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.082% fail on Axles
      • 0.082% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Cable
        • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.082% fail on Power steering
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.082% fail on Chassis
      • 0.082% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.082% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.082% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.90% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment

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