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AF55 OVA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,284 mi
Last recorded90,284 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,284 miles

Exhaust system deteriated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower cross member has light corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Park brake effort low on nearside,it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriated.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower cross member has light corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Park brake effort low on nearside,it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

front suspension n/s and o/s joints have slight play.

n/s front damper has slight mist of oil.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

front suspension n/s and o/s joints have slight play.

n/s front damper has slight mist of oil.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriated at front and rear sections.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,046 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriated at front and rear sections.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,249 miles

Rear Brake Discs Becoming Pitted and Corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,740 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 61,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 31,907 miles

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

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

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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AF55 OVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 OVA, 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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AF55 OVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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