2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · SF61 AXR

The most recent MOT (4 December 2025) was a clean pass at 75,753 mi with no defects recorded. This follows three further passes (2023, 2022 and 2021) that were also defect‑free, indicating that any issues flagged in the 2020 MOT have been remedied. The only recorded problems were in the 2020 MOT: slight play in the nearside front track‑rod end ball joint, a cut on the nearside front tyre, excess wear on the off‑side front tyre, and a non‑working nearside registration‑plate lamp. All of these items were either repaired or replaced before the next test, as no defects re‑appeared in subsequent years. The pattern therefore points to front‑end wear – typical for a vehicle that has been driven, but it does not appear to be a recurring or worsening problem. Overall the trend is stable, perhaps even improving, because the car has passed the last three MOTs with no recorded faults. There is no evidence of a deteriorating safety or reliability situation. At roughly 75,000 mi for a 15‑year‑old car the mileage works out to about 5,000 mi per year, which is low for its age. This suggests the car has been used lightly or has spent periods off the road. Light use generally means less wear on engine, transmission and suspension components, but prolonged idle periods can encourage rust or corrosion, especially on the under‑carriage and brake components.