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AE55 FZY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 46,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,333 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,959 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 40,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,328 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 29,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 27,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,298 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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AE55 FZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE55 FZY, 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 AE55 FZY registered?

AE55 FZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AE55 FZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 FZY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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