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CT55 PFE

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 PFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 115,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 108,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,940 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 102,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 98,015 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,261 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust join corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 94,261 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust join corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,774 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember starting to corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,898 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,623 miles

Front 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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CT55 PFE is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 CT55 PFE, 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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CT55 PFE is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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