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AD05 KCU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,471 mi
Last recorded142,471 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 KCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 142,471 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,764 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 137,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush had play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers smear screen

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm. bush bonding failed resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush had play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre low (3mm)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smear screen

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,375 miles

under floor corrosion in places

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +worn on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

front exhaust bracket broken (still supporting exhaust)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,262 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre at tread depth limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,610 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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AD05 KCU 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 KCU, 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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What year was AD05 KCU registered?

AD05 KCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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