Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2010
61.7% pass rate
from 2,170 tests in 2021
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.092% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.046% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10.0% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.092% fail on Steering play
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.092% fail on Horn
      • 0.046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.046% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.092% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.092% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.23% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.092% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.046% fail on Chassis
      • 0.046% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
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