2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · M455 TOF
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 124,275 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M455 TOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 124,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
M455 TOF Mileage History
- 07/10/2021119,423 mi
- 25/07/2023120,910 mi+1,487 mi
- 14/10/2024122,359 mi+1,449 mi
- 22/10/2025124,275 mi+1,916 mi
- 22/10/2025124,275 mi
Average of roughly 1,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M455 TOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (M455 TOF) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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