2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · GJ60 AAV

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT test on 8 October 2025 at 77,444 miles showing a clean pass with no defects. This follows an initial failure during that same test involving a non-functioning nearside front seat belt buckle, a defective offside front position lamp, and clouded headlamp lenses. The ability to rectify these specific items suggests the owner is responsive to required repairs, moving the vehicle from a failed state to a fully compliant one within a single testing session. The mileage history indicates a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 4,840 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. The data shows consistent, gradual accumulation, such as the 5,714-mile increase between the October 2021 and October 2022 tests. This low annual mileage often implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, though it can sometimes lead to secondary issues like perished rubber components or seized calipers due to infrequent use. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and tyre wear patterns, which have appeared repeatedly in the records. The September 2023 test at 69,339 miles flagged uneven tyre wear on both the nearside rear and nearside front inner edges, suggesting potential wheel alignment issues or worn suspension components. This follows a 2021 advisory regarding play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. While the 2020 test noted a corroded exhaust system, the lack of subsequent structural or corrosion-related failures suggests this has been managed. Physical inspection should focus on the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the suspension bushes and ball joints to ensure the previous alignment issues have been resolved. Given the history of worn tyre edges, a road test to check for pulling or vibrations is advisable. Checking the seat belt mechanisms and headlamp clarity will also confirm that the faults identified in the October 2025 test were properly addressed during the retest.