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A20 FGB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,897 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp 50%

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,436 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING FEED PIPE DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PADS LOW

POWER STEERING FEED PIPE DAMP WITH OIL

POWER STEERING FLIUD LEVEL LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,559 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,773 miles

brake pipes corroded in rear arches

tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,679 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear arches

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear arches

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,703 miles

power steering pipe damp with oil

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,248 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,229 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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A20 FGB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 FGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 FGB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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