2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · S29 OBN

The Mitsubishi Lancer presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 2 April 2026 at 52,876 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding four consecutive annual tests, stretching back to May 2022, all passed without advisories or failures. This flawless five-year record indicates a vehicle that has been carefully maintained, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by any tester during that period. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2007 vehicle, averaging roughly 2,783 miles per year over its nineteen-year life. Between the 2022 test at 49,286 miles and the 2023 test at 49,491 miles, only 205 miles were covered in twelve months, suggesting the car may have stood idle for extended periods. From 2023 onward, annual usage picked up to approximately 1,000 to 1,400 miles per year, but the overall accumulation remains well below typical benchmarks. The record is sparse in the sense that there are no intermediate services or repairs documented between these annual MOT entries, so the full service history cannot be verified from this data alone. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still inspect the underside for surface corrosion, particularly on suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, as long periods of standing can cause moisture to accumulate and initiate rust even on low-mileage cars. The tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, since rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and original or poorly stored tyres on a car this age may need replacement even if they passed the last test. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses deserve close attention, as infrequent use can lead to sticking calipers and uneven disc corrosion that a brief MOT road test may not fully reveal. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be physically inspected for deterioration, as age-related degradation can set in even without high mileage. Given the lack of any recorded advisories across five consecutive tests, the car appears to have been well cared for, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains essential to confirm the structural integrity and mechanical condition that the MOT record alone cannot fully guarantee.