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AJ05 VNM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VNM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,656 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit/wearing from the edges

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,712 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine sump heavy rust and repair carried out imy opinion sump requires replacement

nearside front antiroll bar link in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump heavy rust and repair carried out imy opinion sump requires replacement

nearside front antiroll bar link in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,073 miles

o/s/f tyre slit but not deep enough to reach ply cords 195/65/R15

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,073 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slit but not deep enough to reach ply cords 195/65/R15

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,006 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake discs scored

Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake discs scored

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,037 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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AJ05 VNM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ05 VNM, 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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AJ05 VNM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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