2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · WN60 HRL

The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer passed its most recent MOT on 4 June 2026 at 119,347 miles, just twelve days ago, but that same day also produced a failed test at the identical mileage. The pass followed rectification of several items, and the overall maintenance trend is one of recurring minor-to-moderate defects rather than a clean bill of health. Advisories and failures have centred on brake components, CV joints, lighting, and suspension linkages, suggesting a vehicle that has been kept running but without consistent preventative upkeep. At roughly 7,459 miles per year, the annual mileage is typical for a sixteen-year-old car. The record shows a jump of about 10,600 miles between the May 2025 test at 108,747 miles and the June 2026 test at 119,347 miles, indicating more recent heavier use. No major gaps in the MOT record are visible, with annual tests filed each May or June from 2024 onward, so there is no evidence of prolonged unroadworthy storage. The most persistent mechanical theme is brake and running-gear wear. Brake pipes were flagged as corroded and covered in grease or other material in both 2024 and 2025, and the 2025 test also noted an Offside Front service brake binding. Front brake pads were wearing thin at the most recent test. A buyer should inspect the entire brake pipe run for corrosion, particularly at clips and along the underside, and check caliper slide pins and pistons for free movement. The rear anti-roll bar linkage D-bushes were excessively worn at the June 2026 failure, so suspension bushes and drop links need close inspection underneath. Drivetrain and structural integrity also warrant attention. The Nearside Front outer CV joint boot has appeared repeatedly, described as severely deteriorated in 2024 and 2025 and split or insecure in the June 2026 failure. A replacement boot or joint may be overdue. The 2024 failure identified a Nearside Front track rod end worn to the point of serious detachment risk, which was rectified before the pass, but steering and suspension joints should be load-tested on a ramp. Exhaust integrity was a concern in 2024 with a major leak at the rear silencer, so check the full system for corrosion, gas leaks, and mountings. Lighting faults, including an inoperative Offside registration plate lamp appearing in multiple tests, point to simple bulb or wiring issues but should still be verified.