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Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2009
61.8% pass rate
from 1,499 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.067% fail on Servos
    • 0.067% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.067% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.067% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Other components
        • 0.067% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.067% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.067% fail on Power steering
      • 0.067% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.067% fail on Hose
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
      • 0.067% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.067% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.067% fail on Condition
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
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