2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · VE10 BHO

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-11 showed two minor issues: an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. Both were classified as "advisories" rather than failures, indicating they pose no immediate safety risk but require attention. The vehicle has consistently passed MOTs since 2023, with the last failure occurring in 2022. A recurring pattern of anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play and tyre condition issues appears across multiple MOTs. The 2024 MOT noted nearside and offside front anti-roll bar joints with slight play, while the 2022 failure included excessive play in the nearside track rod end, a more serious suspension concern. Tyre damage, cracking, or near-limit wear was recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting ongoing issues with tyre maintenance or road conditions. The trend shows improvement since the 2022 failure, with fewer and less severe issues in subsequent tests. However, the persistence of anti-roll bar joint play and tyre wear indicates potential underlying wear or neglect. The vehicle’s mileage of 97,556 miles over 16 years aligns with the average of ~6,097 miles per year, suggesting typical usage rather than excessive wear or prolonged under-use. Key risks include continued suspension component wear, particularly the anti-roll bar joints, and the need for regular tyre inspections.