2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · WN60 HRK

This Lancer passed its most recent MOT in May 2026 with 116,058 miles, but the advisory list has grown compared to previous years. The pattern is now solidly in the “worsening” category – more components are showing signs of wear, particularly in the front suspension and steering. The recurring theme is deterioration of rubber boots and dust covers on ball joints and track rod ends. The 2026 test noted severely deteriorated dust covers on the nearside front lower anti-roll bar link and offside front upper anti-roll bar link, plus a damaged track rod end dust cover. In 2025 the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover had already failed. This suggests these parts are ageing and will need replacing soon – leaving them risks dirt ingress and eventual joint failure, which can compromise steering precision or cause a sudden loss of control. Mileage of roughly 7,250 miles per year is typical for a car of this age, so neither hard use nor extended standing is indicated. However, at 16 years old the suspension and steering components will naturally be reaching the end of their service life regardless of mileage. The accumulation of “close to limit” tyre advisories on the front in 2024 and 2026 shows the car is being run on worn rubber, which is a safety and legal risk. A notable historical issue – the 2024 failure included an engine MIL (check engine light) malfunction, plus a list of non-working lights.