Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D (2010)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2010 Lancer diesel is a below-average performer at MOT, passing first time in just 70.1% of tests versus the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests you're more likely to face a failed test and repair bill than with a typical car of this age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety failures aren't a systemic concern.

With a median mileage of 107,131 miles for a 14-year-old car, these Lancers are running close to expectations, and the 1.17 average failures per vehicle tells you to budget for modest but real repair costs at each MOT. If you're considering buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the common failure items—suspension, exhaust, and brake components are likely culprits—because the pass rate gap suggests this model has weaknesses worth understanding before you commit.

Below average reliability 9.9% below UK average
70.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
107,131
typical mileage
88,669–127,541 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 133 70.1% 1.16
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 2 70% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,669
low mileage
107,131
typical
127,541
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D vehicles fall between 88,669 and 127,541 miles.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Gs2 Di D — Still on the Road

61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

48 61 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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