
Mitsubishi Lancer
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
V5 BLBMOT history
V5 BLB is a grey diesel Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 166,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 166,464 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Lancer
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BLB was last recorded at 166,464 miles on 14 Oct 2023, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 164,673 miles · 22 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,791 miles
- Average per year
- 9,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 166,464 miles
- 2022 – 164,673 miles
- 2020 – 164,258 miles
- 2019 – 148,515 miles
- 2018 – 143,606 miles
- 2017 – 135,071 miles
- 2016 – 122,465 miles
- 2015 – 109,499 miles
- 2014 – 93,928 miles
- 2013 – 80,131 miles
- 2012 – 62,044 miles
- 2011 – 42,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
13 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,464 miles (+1,791)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,464 miles
- Test number
- 590899831185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,673 miles (+415)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,673 miles
- Test number
- 363681461220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 164,258 miles
- Test number
- 766522731630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,258 miles (+15,743)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,258 miles
- Test number
- 291109931814
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass148,515 miles (+4,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,515 miles
- Test number
- 550725166063
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,606 miles (+8,535)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 143,606 miles
- Test number
- 715180731836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,071 miles (+12,606)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 135,071 miles
- Test number
- 901486915434
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,465 miles (+12,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 122,465 miles
- Test number
- 628288238780
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,499 miles (+15,571)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 109,499 miles
- Test number
- 569049825178
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass93,928 miles (+13,797)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 93,928 miles
- Test number
- 908649624129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs slightly deterioated
- NoteO/s/r seat belt slight fraying
Pass80,131 miles (+18,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 388274023111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,044 miles (+19,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,044 miles
- Test number
- 248836122181
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,377 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,377 miles
- Test number
- 195181501117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion to edges of front and rear disc's
- NoteN/s rear tyre bold inner edge
Questions about V5 BLB
- Does V5 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V5 BLB expired on 21 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BLB?
- The MOT on V5 BLB expired on 21 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V5 BLB done?
- V5 BLB was recorded at 166,464 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023, an average of 9,920 miles a year.
- Has V5 BLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BLB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on V5 BLB 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 V5 BLB find?
- V5 BLB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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