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AK04 GAZ

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 GAZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,341 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2024 105,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,875 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 92,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fan belt worn

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,339 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front ns fog inop

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,460 miles

all tyres perished

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,215 miles

front tyres have slight uneven wear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,174 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres have slight uneven wear

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,925 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,284 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wiper in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,859 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AK04 GAZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK04 GAZ, 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 AK04 GAZ registered?

AK04 GAZ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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