2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · SV57 AAX

The 2025‑11‑18 MOT at 39,170 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the Mitsubishi Lancer is presently roadworthy. While earlier tests in 2024 and 2022 documented serious chassis corrosion, exhaust carbon monoxide breaches and missing catalytic converters, the most recent clean result indicates that previous deficiencies have been remedied, resulting in a stable condition at present. The recorded mileage of 39,170 miles over roughly 19 years equates to about 2,062 miles per year, a low usage rate that suggests the vehicle has spent considerable time stationary. The interval between the September 9, 2024 test (38,803 miles) and the October 29, 2025 failure (39,129 miles) added only 326 miles, and the subsequent November 18, 2025 pass (39,170 miles) introduced just 41 miles, confirming minimal annual accumulation and indicating that the odometer has not been rapidly increased in recent months. Earlier gaps, such as the 21‑day span from November 28, 2022 (38,755 miles) to December 9, 2022 (38,759 miles), saw only 4 miles, reinforcing the pattern of low usage. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the structural integrity of the sills, wheel arches and chassis legs, where excessive corrosion was noted in multiple locations during the October 2025 test, and verify that the corrosion has been treated or that the metal remains sound. Inspection of the suspension components — particularly the subframe, bushes and coil springs — should be carried out, as prior records flagged corrosion and wear in these areas. Brake system checks are essential: examine the condition of the brake pipes for corrosion, leaks and binding calipers, and assess the wear and pitting of the brake discs, which have shown repeated corrosion and pitting since 2017. Finally, confirm that the exhaust system is complete, that the catalytic converter is present, and that carbon monoxide emissions meet the manufacturer’s limits, as these items were the cause of several prior failures.