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Mitsubishi Lancer MOT pass rate and common problems

72.1% of Mitsubishi Lancers passed the 2024 MOT (9,907 first tests): 66.7% at the first attempt and 5.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 18% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 81.6 (95% CI 79.3–83.9; 100 = normal).

Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.1%incl. 5.4% fixed at the test centre20249907
Passed at the first attempt66.7%all first tests20249907
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 79.3–83.9)81.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 279 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20249907
Biggest excess: Steering9.3per 1004.7 same-age2019–202475633
Dangerous defects13.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202475633
Advisory items167.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202475633
strip · Mitsubishi Lancer · MOT Risk Index · 81.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mitsubishi Lancer. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 279 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 253 and 301 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mitsubishi Lancer index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank279of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20249907
Best rank within its 95% interval253rankother models held where they are20249907
Worst rank within its 95% interval301rankother models held where they are20249907

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 78.2 to 81.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mitsubishi Lancer MOT, and how often?

Mitsubishi Lancer MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 27.3 per 100 tests, against 29.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 75,633).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 27.3 vs 29.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.3per 10029.62019–202420673
Suspension22.1per 10025.72019–202416744
Brakes16.4per 10018.32019–202412425
Steering9.3per 1004.72019–20247011
Visibility8.8per 10010.42019–20246655
Tyres7.5per 10010.32019–20245652

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 75,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mitsubishi Lancer compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Mitsubishi Lancer is brakes at age 8: 7.4 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,875).

bullet · Mitsubishi Lancer · Tyres, age 8 · 5.3 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 8: 5.3 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 7.4 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 6.0 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 85.3per 1006.32019–20241875
Brakes, age 87.4per 1005.42019–20241875
Suspension, age 86.0per 1007.82019–20241875

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Lancer's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mitsubishi Lancer advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.6% of the time.

funnel · Mitsubishi Lancer · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 32.6 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.6 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.6% next failmedian model2019–2024920
Suspension24.1% next failmedian model2019–202412086
Steering19.9% next failmedian model2019–20243060
Brakes15.8% next failmedian model2019–202414787
Body, chassis, structure11.7% next failmedian model2019–20244478
Noise, emissions and leaks9.7% next failmedian model2019–20242216
Tyres9.4% next failmedian model2019–202411773
Identification of the vehicle3.0% next failmedian model2019–20241044
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20244386

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mitsubishi Lancer got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mitsubishi Lancer MOTs flag brakes most: 50.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 75,633).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Brakes · 50.4 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes50.4per 10034.72019–202438124
Suspension47.4per 10026.22019–202435846
Tyres33.8per 10039.72019–202425551
Body, chassis, structure10.4per 1004.62019–20247849
Non-component advisories8.8per 1007.82019–20246644
Steering6.1per 1001.82019–20244594

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 75,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mitsubishi Lancer?

For Mitsubishi Lancers aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 27.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 7,641).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars) · 7.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024164
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024164
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 389 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024389
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 389 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024389
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 389 cars)1.3% next fail2019–2024389
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 389 cars)1.3% next fail2019–2024389
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 77 cars)6.5% next fail2019–202477
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 77 cars)6.5% next fail2019–202477
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 62 cars)9.7% next fail2019–202462
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 62 cars)8.1% next fail2019–202462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20241736
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20241736
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241736
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20241736
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20241736
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241736
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241736
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241736
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241736
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory14.7% next fail2019–20241092
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20241092
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20241092
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–20241092
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20241092
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20241092
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20241092
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20241092
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail18.3% next fail2019–20241258
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20241258
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–20241258
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20241258
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20241258
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20241258
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241258
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20241258
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241258
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241258
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.5% next fail2019–20245696
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20245696
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–20245696
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20245696
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20245696
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20245696
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20245696
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20245696
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20245696
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20245696
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245696
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.1% next fail2019–20245376
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.7% next fail2019–20245376
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–20245376
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20245376
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20245376
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20245376
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20245376
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20245376
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245376
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245376
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245376
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–20246427
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20246427
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–20246427
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20246427
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20246427
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20246427
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20246427
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20246427
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20246427
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246427
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20246427
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.9% next fail2019–20246735
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20246735
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20246735
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20246735
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20246735
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20246735
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20246735
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20246735
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20246735
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246735
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246735
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.1% next fail2019–20246306
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.7% next fail2019–20246306
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20246306
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20246306
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–20246306
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20246306
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20246306
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20246306
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20246306
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246306
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246306
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.1% next fail2019–20247641
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail23.6% next fail2019–20247641
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20247641
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20247641
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20247641
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20247641
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20247641
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20247641
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20247641
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20247641
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20247641
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20245325
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20245325
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20245325
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20245325
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20245325
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20245325
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20245325
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20245325
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20245325
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245325
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.5% next fail2019–20243329
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.9% next fail2019–20243329
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20243329
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20243329
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20243329
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–20243329
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20243329
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20243329
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20243329
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243329
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243329
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.2% next fail2019–20243690
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.8% next fail2019–20243690
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20243690
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20243690
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20243690
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20243690
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20243690
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20243690
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20243690
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243690
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243690
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241776
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20241776
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20241776
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241776
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241776
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241776
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241776
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241776
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20241776
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241776
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241776
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–2024504
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–2024504
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–2024504
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–2024504
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–2024504
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024504
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–2024504
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–2024504
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–2024504
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail15.5% next fail2019–2024548
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–2024548
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–2024548
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–2024548
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–2024548
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–2024548
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024548
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–2024548
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024548
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–2024548

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mitsubishi Lancer get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mitsubishi Lancer gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 71.5 major and 21.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mitsubishi Lancer · Dangerous defects · 13.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.2per 10011.22019–202475633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 75,633 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Lancer still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mitsubishi Lancer go from 9.5% at age 5 (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.8–22.1%) to 32.4% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 9,907).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 5 (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.8–22.1%) · 9.5 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 9.5. Age 19: 32.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.8–22.1%)9.5% failed first time15.1202442
Age 6 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.7–20.2%)6.3% failed first time17.5202432
Age 7 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 4.7–20.2%)10% failed first time20.2202460
Age 8 (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 6.3–24.0%)12.7% failed first time23.3202455
Age 9 (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 5.5–21.2%)11.1% failed first time26.5202463
Age 10 (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 0.0–9.9%)0% failed first time30.1202435
Age 12 (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 9.2–33.4%)18.4% failed first time35.7202438
Age 1340.6% failed first time38.220241198
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1441.1% failed first time40.420241634
Age 1537.1% failed first time41.620241129
Age 1636.4% failed first time43.120241398
Age 1735.4% failed first time43.12024862
Age 1835.3% failed first time43.92024963
Age 1932.4% failed first time43.520241034

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mitsubishi Lancer compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 6 of 18 ages shown, Mitsubishi Lancers fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail less often: 16.4% against 42.5% (2024, n = 1,326).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 3 · 16.2 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 16.2. Age 20: 16.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.2% fail11.72024167
Age 412.6% fail13.32024215
Age 510.3% fail15.12024262
Age 612.2% fail17.32024279
Age 79.5% fail20.12024284
Age 830.0% fail23.220241875
Age 935% fail26.720244117
Age 1037.0% fail30.020245412
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.7% fail33.420247374
Age 1239.1% fail36.520248341
Age 1338.3% fail38.920249500
Age 1438.3% fail40.920249549
Age 1535.5% fail42.320247370
Age 1634.3% fail43.220245775
Age 1731.1% fail43.620244084
Age 1828.1% fail43.720243089
Age 1925.3% fail43.320242210
Age 2016.4% fail42.520241326

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Lancer years should I avoid?

The Mitsubishi Lancer build year that fails most for its age is 2006: index 104.8 (95% CI 101.1–108.5) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 8,169).

Build year matters for the Mitsubishi Lancer: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancers fail more than their age would predict, 2008 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 48.5–73.1) · 60.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 48.5–73.1)60.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024472
Build year 2002 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 24.2–53.4)38.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024210
Build year 2003 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,100 tests, 95% interval 44.0–58.6)51.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241100
Build year 2004 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,097 tests, 95% interval 40.9–50.8)45.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242097
Build year 2005100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248665
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)104.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248169
Build year 200797index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246910
Build year 2008 (better for its age)94.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410841
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009101.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248426
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412290
Build year 201199.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248733

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mitsubishi Lancer MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mitsubishi Lancer MOT: about £109 (up to about £208 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 9,907).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Expected repair bill · 109.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill109.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9907
Estimated range lower109.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9907
Estimated range upper207.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9907
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)39.8GBP expected contribution180price catalogue9907
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)38.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue9907
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)24.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue9907
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue9907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Mitsubishi Lancer and 4 as often or more. The Mitsubishi Lancer has an MOT Risk Index of 81.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 9,907).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Mitsubishi Lancer (this model) · 81.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mitsubishi Lancer (this model)81.6index100 = normal20249907
Toyota MR282.9index81.6202410265
BMW Z383.6index81.6202411668
Volkswagen California76index81.6202410101
MG TF75.2index81.620249385
Ford Edge75.5index81.620248935
BMW X479.7index81.6202417419
Volkswagen Eos88index81.6202412204
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Arteon89.4index81.620247958

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Lancer normally do?

At age 16, the median Mitsubishi Lancer had covered 91,617 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 66,091 to 119,032 miles (2024, n = 1,398).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 5 median (rough estimate) · 91512 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median (roug: 91512. Age 19 P75: 106472. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median (rough estimate)91512miles202442
Age 7 median (rough estimate)80835miles202460
Age 8 median (rough estimate)80940miles202455
Age 9 median (rough estimate)80977miles202463
Age 13 median96365miles20241198
Age 13 P2569670miles20241198
Age 13 P75124073miles20241198
Age 14 median99355miles20241634
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 P2575481miles20241634
Age 14 P75124207miles20241634
Age 15 median99786miles20241129
Age 15 P2575182miles20241129
Age 15 P75127797miles20241129
Age 16 median91617miles20241398
Age 16 P2566091miles20241398
Age 16 P75119032miles20241398
Age 17 median81507miles2024862
Age 17 P2556326miles2024862
Age 17 P75109082miles2024862
Age 18 median83895miles2024963
Age 18 P2562431miles2024963
Age 18 P75106485miles2024963
Age 19 median83482miles20241034
Age 19 P2562945miles20241034
Age 19 P75106472miles20241034

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mitsubishi Lancer MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 14.8% of Mitsubishi Lancers with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 47.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,118). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 6.1–23.2%) · 12.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 6.1–23.2%)12.3% failed first time202457
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 7.3–21.5%)12.8% failed first time202486
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 8.7–19.2%)13.1% failed first time2024160
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles30.7% failed first time2024531
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles39.2% failed first time2024821
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles46.1% failed first time2024991
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 44.8–54.5%)49.6% failed first time2024405
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 11.9–18.2%)14.8% failed first time2024480
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles23.7% failed first time20241598
Age 15+, 70-100k miles30.7% failed first time20242158
Age 15+, 100-140k miles39.8% failed first time20241634
Age 15+, 140k+ miles47% failed first time2024638

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Lancer last?

32.7% of Mitsubishi Lancers tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 24,674).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · 100,000 miles · 32.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 32.7. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles32.7% of tested cars202424674
150,000 miles5.3% of tested cars20243968
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 0.6–0.7%)0.6% of tested cars2024481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mitsubishi Lancer index is 87.7, against 86.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 9,907).

slope · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age and mileage adjusted index · 87.7 vs 86 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 86 vs 87.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index87.7index862019–20249907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Lancer fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Mitsubishi Lancers fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 46.0% against 30.0%.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Diesel · 46.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel46.0% fail first timeother fuels20242040
Petrol30.0% fail first timeother fuels20247860

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Lancer engine is best?

For its age, the best Mitsubishi Lancer engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 63.2, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 119.4, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 9,907).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 63.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre63.2index vs model norm100 = model average202424131
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 4,337 tests, 95% interval 93.5–101.3)97.3index vs model norm100 = model average20244337
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre113.8index vs model norm100 = model average202429977
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre119.4index vs model norm100 = model average202416668

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mitsubishi Lancer fail its MOT most?

Mitsubishi Lancer fails first-time MOTs most in Truro (TR): 50.3% against 34.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 326).

First-time failure rates for the Mitsubishi Lancer range from 15.4% in the Hemel Hempstead (HP) postcode area to 47.4% in the York (YO) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Mitsubishi Lancer · Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 44.9–55.7%) · 50.3 vs 33.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 24%. 44%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 44.9–55.7%)50.3% fail first time33.32024326
York (YO)47.4% fail first time33.32024947
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 41.0–50.7%)45.8% fail first time33.32024404
Hemel Hempstead (HP)15.4% fail first time33.320241043
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 15.8–26.1%)20.5% fail first time33.32024234
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 18.8–26.1%)22.3% fail first time33.32024494
Hull (HU)45.2% fail first time33.32024737
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 40.3–50.1%)45.2% fail first time33.32024394
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 39.7–49.6%)44.6% fail first time33.32024388
Exeter (EX)44.4% fail first time33.320241304
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 39.7–48.9%)44.2% fail first time33.32024443
Portsmouth (PO)43.5% fail first time33.320241272
Darlington (DL)43.5% fail first time33.32024543
Torquay (TQ)43.4% fail first time33.32024661
Plymouth (PL)43.1% fail first time33.320241138
Bath (BA)42.2% fail first time33.32024772
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 37.0–47.0%)41.9% fail first time33.32024370
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 380 tests, 95% interval 36.7–46.6%)41.6% fail first time33.32024380
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 37.1–45.9%)41.4% fail first time33.32024478
Brighton (BN)41.4% fail first time33.32024836
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 36.2–45.7%)40.9% fail first time33.32024406
Edinburgh (EH)40.4% fail first time33.32024746
Swindon (SN)40.3% fail first time33.32024868
Bristol (BS)40.3% fail first time33.320241687
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 34.4–45.7%)39.9% fail first time33.32024283
Taunton (TA)39.5% fail first time33.32024577
Bournemouth (BH)39.2% fail first time33.32024903
Gloucester (GL)39.0% fail first time33.320241509
Newport (NP)38.7% fail first time33.32024674
Oxford (OX)38.6% fail first time33.32024946
Ipswich (IP)38.2% fail first time33.32024751
Nottingham (NG)37.7% fail first time33.320241151
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)37.6% fail first time33.32024747
Southampton (SO)37.5% fail first time33.32024691
Cleveland (TS)37.0% fail first time33.32024722
Swansea (SA)36.8% fail first time33.320241003
Northampton (NN)36.8% fail first time33.32024898
Leeds (LS)36.6% fail first time33.32024522
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 32.3–41.0%)36.5% fail first time33.32024476
Guildford (GU)36.5% fail first time33.32024836
Cardiff (CF)36.4% fail first time33.320241158
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 31.9–41.2%)36.4% fail first time33.32024412
Stockport (SK)36.4% fail first time33.32024500
Kilmarnock (KA)36.3% fail first time33.32024600
Warrington (WA)36.0% fail first time33.32024622
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 31.1–40.8%)35.8% fail first time33.32024374
Aberdeen (AB)35.8% fail first time33.32024779
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 29.1–42.7%)35.6% fail first time33.32024188
Canterbury (CT)35.3% fail first time33.32024604
Llandudno (LL)35.2% fail first time33.320241056
Chester (CH)35.2% fail first time33.32024742
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 30.1–40.5%)35.1% fail first time33.32024316
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 30.9–39.6%)35.1% fail first time33.32024456
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 445 tests, 95% interval 30.8–39.6%)35.1% fail first time33.32024445
Shrewsbury (SY)34.8% fail first time33.32024583
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 30.4–39.4%)34.8% fail first time33.32024423
Doncaster (DN)34.5% fail first time33.320241221
Lancaster (LA)34.2% fail first time33.32024541
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 29.5–38.9%)34.0% fail first time33.32024385
Newcastle (NE)33.8% fail first time33.320241214
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 28.0–40.1%)33.8% fail first time33.32024231
Peterborough (PE)33.8% fail first time33.320241392
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 26.1–41.9%)33.6% fail first time33.32024134
Milton Keynes (MK)33.2% fail first time33.32024774
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 27.0–39.6%)33.0% fail first time33.32024209
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 28.6–37.3%)32.8% fail first time33.32024442
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 27.3–38.8%)32.8% fail first time33.32024250
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 27.2–38.4%)32.6% fail first time33.32024267
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 26.1–38.9%)32.2% fail first time33.32024202
Reading (RG)32.1% fail first time33.320241176
Norwich (NR)32.1% fail first time33.32024785
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 27.9–36.4%)32.0% fail first time33.32024453
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 26.2–38.2%)31.9% fail first time33.32024229
Glasgow (G)31.8% fail first time33.320241118
Redhill (RH)31.8% fail first time33.32024666
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 27.0–37.0%)31.8% fail first time33.32024330
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 25.7–38.6%)31.8% fail first time33.32024195
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 26.4–37.5%)31.7% fail first time33.32024268
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 26.0–37.3%)31.4% fail first time33.32024255
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 26.6–35.5%)30.9% fail first time33.32024408
Colchester (CO)30.9% fail first time33.32024632
Manchester (M)30.7% fail first time33.320241108
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 26.1–35.2%)30.5% fail first time33.32024384
Tonbridge (TN)30.4% fail first time33.32024781
Coventry (CV)29.8% fail first time33.320241179
Derby (DE)29.8% fail first time33.32024964
Dudley (DY)29.6% fail first time33.32024655
Leicester (LE)29.6% fail first time33.320241199
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 25.6–33.7%)29.5% fail first time33.32024478
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 24.8–34.2%)29.3% fail first time33.32024355
Liverpool (L)29.2% fail first time33.32024510
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 490 tests, 95% interval 25.1–33.1%)29.0% fail first time33.32024490
Preston (PR)29.0% fail first time33.32024763
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 24.8–32.9%)28.7% fail first time33.32024474
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 24.8–32.9%)28.7% fail first time33.32024478
London N (N)28.3% fail first time33.32024501
Medway (ME)28.0% fail first time33.32024862
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 23.9–32.2%)27.9% fail first time33.32024452
Chelmsford (CM)27.4% fail first time33.32024550
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 23.4–31.8%)27.4% fail first time33.32024430
London E (E)27.4% fail first time33.32024642
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 22.7–30.6%)26.5% fail first time33.32024480
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 22.2–30.3%)26.1% fail first time33.32024449
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 21.0–31.7%)26.0% fail first time33.32024254
London SE (SE)25.7% fail first time33.32024533
Birmingham (B)25.7% fail first time33.320242441
Sheffield (S)25.6% fail first time33.320241896
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 21.4–29.3%)25.2% fail first time33.32024457
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 21.0–29.1%)24.8% fail first time33.32024431
Slough (SL)24.8% fail first time33.32024541
Bradford (BD)24.2% fail first time33.32024652
London W (W) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 17.5–32.4%)24.2% fail first time33.32024124
Southend-on-Sea (SS)23.3% fail first time33.32024601
Blackburn (BB)22.5% fail first time33.32024644

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mitsubishi Lancer rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mitsubishi Lancer MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.1 times the national rate: 1.59% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 9,751).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mitsubishi Lancer · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers9751

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mitsubishi Lancer ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 56.8% of Mitsubishi Lancers tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mitsubishi Lancer · Likely compliant · 56.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant56.8% estimate20249907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mitsubishi Lancer?

Of failed Mitsubishi Lancer MOTs, 34.9% were retested the same day and a further 60.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 17,885).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Same-day retest · 34.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest34.9%failed initial tests2019–202417885
Retest within 10 days60.4%failed initial tests2019–202417885
Clean MOT streak33.1%observed chains2019–202413401
Repeat advisory38.1%observed chains2019–202413401
Decreasing odometer4.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202415298

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mitsubishi Lancer?

Mitsubishi Lancers aged 9 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 24.6% of tests, against 46.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 10,146).

bullet · Mitsubishi Lancer · Low-use first-time failure · 24.6 vs 46.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 24.6 vs 46.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure24.6%46.82019–202410146
Low-use gap-22.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–202410146

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mitsubishi Lancer likely to last?

Mitsubishi Lancers tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 14.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)14.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Lancers are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Mitsubishi Lancers were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 2,210).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · Age 3 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 11.4–22.5%) · 66.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 66.3. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 11.4–22.5%)66.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024167
Age 485.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024215
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024262
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024279
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024284
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241875
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244117
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245412
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247374
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248341
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249500
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249549
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247370
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245775
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244084
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243089
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242210

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mitsubishi Lancer fails, does it fail again?

37.1% of Mitsubishi Lancers that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 28.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 5,544). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 36.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mitsubishi Lancer · Repeat after fail · 37.1 vs 28.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 37.1 vs 28.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail37.1%28.82019–20245544

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Lancer faults come together?

On Mitsubishi Lancers, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 7.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.7–11.8)7.7liftexpected joint rate202420
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 5.5–8.1)6.7liftexpected joint rate2024110
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks6.2liftexpected joint rate20241046
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.4)5liftexpected joint rate202463
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.7)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024156
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.9)4.6liftexpected joint rate202456
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.3)4.3liftexpected joint rate202495
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024114
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202441
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024203
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024373
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.8)3.6liftexpected joint rate202450
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.4)3.5liftexpected joint rate202481
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.4)3.4liftexpected joint rate202459
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024285
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024151
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.3)3.3liftexpected joint rate202462
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.3liftexpected joint rate2024988
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.2liftexpected joint rate20241146
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024183
Brakes + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20241170
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202498
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202449
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.9liftexpected joint rate20241869
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20241298
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202472
Brakes + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20242697
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202493
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.8liftexpected joint rate20241521
Tyres + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024803
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024482
Steering + Suspension2.8liftexpected joint rate20242227
Steering + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024864
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024776
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20241802
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate20243109
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate2024559
Brakes + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241353
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20242405
Brakes + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate20241453
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202477
Suspension + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20241415
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024112
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate2024613
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20244339
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024124
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024642
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate20242420
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20241304
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate2024731
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241734
Steering + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024986
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mitsubishi Lancer had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 21 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mitsubishi Lancer; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched21campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register9907

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mitsubishi Lancer cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mitsubishi Lancers tested at age 13, about 41 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 32 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,198 tests, 95% interval 37.9–43.5%)40.6% fail first time20241198
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,634 tests, 95% interval 38.7–43.5%)41.1% fail first time20241634
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,129 tests, 95% interval 34.3–40.0%)37.1% fail first time20241129
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,398 tests, 95% interval 33.9–39.0%)36.4% fail first time20241398
Age 17 (rough estimate: 862 tests, 95% interval 32.3–38.6%)35.4% fail first time2024862
Age 18 (rough estimate: 963 tests, 95% interval 32.4–38.4%)35.3% fail first time2024963
Age 19 (rough estimate: 1,034 tests, 95% interval 29.6–35.3%)32.4% fail first time20241034

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Mitsubishi Lancer? (US market)

NHTSA lists 108 US technical service bulletins for the Mitsubishi Lancer (US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · US service bulletins · 108 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins108bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20122bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20136bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20142bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 201511bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 201614bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20176bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 201813bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 201924bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20209bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20212bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20222bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 202310bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20246bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907
Year 20251bulletinsNHTSANHTSA9907

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Mitsubishi Lancer to NHTSA concerns transmission (not MOT-tested): 31 complaints (US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only).

bar · Mitsubishi Lancer · Transmission (not MOT-tested) · 31 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Transmission (not MOT-tested)31complaintsNHTSA + 202431
Lamps & electrical11complaintsNHTSA + 202411
Restraints10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Engine (not MOT-tested)8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Body & structure5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Visibility4complaintsNHTSA + 20244

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mitsubishi LANCER and its variants, model years 2015–2017 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mitsubishi Lancer fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 61.5% of Mitsubishi Lancers failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 3,493 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Mitsubishi Lancer · Norway · 44.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 44.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 36.6 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 61.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway44.2% failed33.72024 by country2084
Finland36.6% failed26.32024 by country2569
Netherlands61.5% failed50.82024 by country3493

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mitsubishi Lancer MOT matter?

Mitsubishi Lancers fail first time most in November (36.7%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in May (30.9%) (2024, n = 9,907).

line · Mitsubishi Lancer · January · 36.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 36.3. December: 34.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Lancer: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January36.3% fail first time31.120246742
February36.0% fail first time30.020246469
March33.9% fail first time28.320247861
April31.4% fail first time29.820244788
May30.9% fail first time28.820245113
June31.9% fail first time28.120245880
July32.4% fail first time29.320245802
August33.9% fail first time29.220246276
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September33.7% fail first time28.220247216
October35.5% fail first time30.320247873
November36.7% fail first time30.620246724
December34.8% fail first time29.320244889

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 9,907 initial Mitsubishi Lancer tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 9,907 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mitsubishi Lancer MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mitsubishi-lancer/

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Mitsubishi Lancer MOT: quick answers

What is the Mitsubishi Lancer first-time MOT pass rate?

66.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (9,907 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 9,907 primary tests: 33.33% failed first time and 72.1% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 81.6 is shown separately.