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AJ05 VUM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,195 mi
Last recorded117,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,195 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,685 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

edges worn on both front & n/s rear tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

edges worn on both front & n/s rear tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,115 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,258 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 VUM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUM, 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 AJ05 VUM registered?

AJ05 VUM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VUM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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