2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,182 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    43 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Suspension19.4%
  3. Brakes16.5%
  4. Steering9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Body & chassis6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,182 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).