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WH55 JCY

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 JCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,142 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,142 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded close to becoming a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded close to becoming a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 97,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded close to becoming a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light red lens faded lamp becoming white (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded close to becoming a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,937 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Slight play in inner steering rack arm

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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WH55 JCY is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 WH55 JCY, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WH55 JCY is a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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