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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T70 MGJMOT history

T70 MGJ is a red diesel Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
168,538 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 MGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T70 MGJ was last recorded at 168,538 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,448 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
8,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,538 miles
  • 2025 – 166,174 miles
  • 2024 – 164,040 miles
  • 2023 – 161,342 miles
  • 2022 – 157,165 miles
  • 2021 – 127,122 miles
  • 2020 – 104,013 miles
  • 2019 – 87,510 miles
  • 2018 – 83,746 miles
  • 2017 – 78,501 miles
  • 2016 – 72,747 miles
  • 2015 – 63,896 miles
  • 2014 – 59,936 miles
  • 2013 – 51,572 miles
  • 2012 – 45,123 miles
  • 2011 – 36,362 miles
  • 2010 – 28,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,538 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small dog leg shaped arm chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in underseal
  • AdvisorySteering rack/arms creaking

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General under body rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,538 miles (+90)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,538 miles
    Test number
    563417575805
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small dog leg shaped arm chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension covered in underseal
    • AdvisorySteering rack/arms creaking

  2. Fail168,448 miles (+2,274)1 dangerous11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,448 miles
    Test number
    276707769285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear back of fuel tank marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear back of fuel tank marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (dog bone arm) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top noisy but no play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top noisy but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe heavily corroded

  3. Pass166,174 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,174 miles
    Test number
    364945440722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,160 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,160 miles
    Test number
    290827015277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,040 miles (+2,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,040 miles
    Test number
    996200372684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass161,342 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,342 miles
    Test number
    125869377787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,165 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,165 miles
    Test number
    680997810938
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  8. Fail157,048 miles (+29,926)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,048 miles
    Test number
    221774480438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  9. Pass127,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,122 miles
    Test number
    628258282395
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail127,122 miles (+23,109)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,122 miles
    Test number
    275493556671
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass104,013 miles (+16,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,013 miles
    Test number
    199244620254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass87,510 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    853959548000
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,504 miles (+3,758)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    101224601274
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass83,746 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    647006733167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,501 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,501 miles
    Test number
    803644423891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail78,264 miles (+5,517)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,264 miles
    Test number
    908394521083
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,747 miles (+8,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    304596909915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,896 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    516308265068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass59,936 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    427043564249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,572 miles (+6,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    146900653299
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail45,123 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    305516662235
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass45,123 miles (+8,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    796256062214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,362 miles (+8,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,362 miles
    Test number
    129539441284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,051 miles
    Test number
    221163770245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 MGJ

Does T70 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 MGJ expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 MGJ?
The MOT on T70 MGJ expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 MGJ done?
T70 MGJ was recorded at 168,538 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,791 miles a year.
Has T70 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 MGJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 MGJ 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 T70 MGJ find?
T70 MGJ failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi, and 8 more.

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