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AD54 SBY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 SBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 135,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at center muffler. (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play LH steering rack. (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit RHR tyre tread low on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windshield stonechipped zone b does not affect drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 127,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 127,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush tightened up 13mm nuts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade rd45 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb cap less llb580 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade rd53 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 120,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hand brake imbalance 55%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,241 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,210 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,591 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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AD54 SBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD54 SBY, 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 AD54 SBY registered?

AD54 SBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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