Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Lancer. Check any Lancer by registration number below.

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85.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.4%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mitsubishi Lancer — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Lancer has an average MOT pass rate of 85.6%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Lancer is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Lancer for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Lancer performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 38 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 3yr

123k mi

2020

Based on 83 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 3yr

118k mi

Mileage at 5yr

169k mi

2019

Based on 114 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 5yr

155k mi

2018

Based on 86 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2017

Based on 144 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

2016

Based on 152 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.2%

2015

Based on 197 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2014

Based on 89 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

2013

Based on 191 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2012

Based on 98 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

6.3%

2011

Based on 3,158 vehicles

65.6%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2010

Based on 4,303 vehicles

64.6%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2009

Based on 3,041 vehicles

70.1%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

22.8%

2008

Based on 3,872 vehicles

71.4%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2007

Based on 2,214 vehicles

70.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2006

Based on 2,682 vehicles

72.3%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2005

Based on 2,746 vehicles

74.5%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

19.9%

2004

Based on 1,101 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2003

Based on 788 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2002

Based on 153 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

2001

Based on 345 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

4.7%

2000

Based on 345 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

2.5%

1999

Based on 437 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1998

Based on 292 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

3.1%

1997

Based on 947 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.7%

1996

Based on 834 vehicles

83.7%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1995

Based on 569 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1994

Based on 420 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1993

Based on 428 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1992

Based on 401 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1991

Based on 279 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1990

Based on 317 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

0

Based on 13,751 vehicles

76.5%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Lancer

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.6%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.9%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.8%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.4%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.3%

Mitsubishi Lancer Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

2.6%

Front Offside

2.6%

Other Mitsubishi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mitsubishi models.

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88.6% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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85.2% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

Mitsubishi 3000

56.5% pass rate

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

92.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Lancer MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Lancer is 85.6% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Lancer are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.6%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.9%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.6%, the Mitsubishi Lancer is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Lancer?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Lancer?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Lancer: 122,738 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lancer to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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