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BF08 DFC

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 130,396 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,039 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 87,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,151 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,130 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,213 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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BF08 DFC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 DFC, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 DFC registered?

BF08 DFC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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