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AJ52 EVO

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,748 mi
Last recorded123,748 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 123,685 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired by sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advice replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bottom rad support corroded getting weak

Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,122 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,406 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,381 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 119,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside inner sills and floors corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside inner sills and floors corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,983 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,942 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 102,367 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 87,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 72,013 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2010 59,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 48,831 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 48,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,786 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,786 miles

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 38,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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AJ52 EVO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 EVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ52 EVO registered?

AJ52 EVO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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