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Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,997 cc

S23 FRAMOT history

S23 FRA is a grey petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
73,546 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FRA was last recorded at 73,546 miles on 14 May 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,097 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,546 miles
  • 2025 – 73,097 miles
  • 2024 – 72,639 miles
  • 2021 – 72,432 miles
  • 2020 – 71,726 miles
  • 2019 – 69,581 miles
  • 2018 – 65,917 miles
  • 2017 – 60,298 miles
  • 2014 – 59,522 miles
  • 2013 – 54,921 miles
  • 2012 – 52,137 miles
  • 2011 – 50,518 miles
  • 2010 – 46,437 miles
  • 2009 – 41,801 miles
  • 2008 – 35,328 miles
  • 2007 – 35,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Dash cluster lamps all stay on dull/dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside/pipes undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,546 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    250988932413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,097 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    450515315494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,639 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    928174388190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,432 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    892095104277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,726 miles (+2,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    747603011205
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,581 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    440461461228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,917 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    303922388947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,298 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    857396487843
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryDash cluster lamps all stay on dull/dim
    • AdvisoryUnderside/pipes undersealed

  9. Fail60,295 miles (+773)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    991824168693
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg above tailbox (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryDash cluster lamps all stay on dull/dim
    • AdvisoryUnderside/pipes undersealed

  10. Pass59,522 miles (+4,601)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    856478414368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass54,921 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    909309683108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass52,137 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    439170852191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing feels rough when rotated but no noise heard on roadtest
    • NoteO/s/r track controll arm bush has slight freeplay
    • NoteTested with standard cat

  13. Fail52,137 miles (+1,619)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    688060652140
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing feels rough when rotated but no noise heard on roadtest
    • NoteO/s/r track controll arm bush has slight freeplay
    • NoteTested with standard cat

  14. Pass50,518 miles (+4,081)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    338081851173
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs some corrosion

  15. Pass46,437 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    472326120159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,269 miles (+4,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    961458810138
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass41,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    462609749193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  18. Fail41,801 miles (+6,473)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    252119049111
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  19. Pass35,328 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    554380648098
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on the leagle limit on the inner edge

  20. Fail35,314 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    754592647223
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about S23 FRA

Does S23 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 FRA is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 FRA?
The MOT on S23 FRA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 FRA done?
S23 FRA was recorded at 73,546 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has S23 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FRA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S23 FRA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 FRA find?
S23 FRA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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