2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Diesel · NG61 ZFR
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 225,843 km. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 225,843 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NG61 ZFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 225,843 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
NG61 ZFR Odometer History
- 05/05/2023208,133 km
- 10/05/2024218,200 km+10,067 km
- 10/05/2024218,200 km
- 16/05/2025225,843 km+7,643 km
- 16/05/2025225,843 km
Average of roughly 8,718 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG61 ZFR 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 (NG61 ZFR) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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