2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT pass rate and common faults

967 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 967 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  6. Steering6.0%
  7. Body & chassis5.8%
  8. Tyres4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer cars passed their MOT first time, across 967 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common failure reasons were linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).