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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T261 BFWMOT history

T261 BFW is a black petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 10 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
106,116 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 BFW was last recorded at 106,116 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,049 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,116 miles
  • 2023 – 106,049 miles
  • 2022 – 105,867 miles
  • 2019 – 105,862 miles
  • 2018 – 105,710 miles
  • 2017 – 105,709 miles
  • 2015 – 104,657 miles
  • 2014 – 104,345 miles
  • 2013 – 100,670 miles
  • 2011 – 98,442 miles
  • 2010 – 95,431 miles
  • 2009 – 90,771 miles
  • 2008 – 86,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0/s n/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,116 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,116 miles
    Test number
    545361477374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    198730309619
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,049 miles (+182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    467518327638
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,867 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,867 miles
    Test number
    229786538826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail105,866 miles (+4)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    879633930682
    • MajorEmissions not tested bottom crank pulley fell of during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust/corrosion to underside and suspension comnponents

  6. Pass105,862 miles (+152)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    614055422313
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    220457498803
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail105,710 miles (+1)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    235464242990
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle

  9. Pass105,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    321260030841
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0/s n/s (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail105,709 miles (+1,052)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    586526665991
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 0/s n/s (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 0/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0/s n/s (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,657 miles (+312)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    946564185198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail104,345 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    697015384168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass104,345 miles (+3,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    977005084101
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass100,670 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    656513613167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,442 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    677896921384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,431 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    370644880288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Fail95,409 miles (+4,638)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    211790780243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Pass90,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    982297609370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,771 miles (+3,975)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    730897899291
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass86,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    854349708389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail86,730 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,730 miles
    Test number
    653499808383
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T261 BFW

Does T261 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 BFW expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 BFW?
The MOT on T261 BFW expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 BFW done?
T261 BFW was recorded at 106,116 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has T261 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 BFW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T261 BFW 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 T261 BFW find?
T261 BFW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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