Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2005
65.6% pass rate
from 1,471 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters
  • 12% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension rod (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.3% fail on Steering (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.068% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.068% fail on Power steering
      • 0.068% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.068% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.068% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Other components
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Catalytic converter (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.068% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.068% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.068% fail on Joints
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.068% fail on Towbar
      • 0.068% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.068% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.068% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.068% fail on Requirements
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment

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