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AK05 EZU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,584 mi
Last recorded52,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,584 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,166 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,666 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure slightly (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 37,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure slightly (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

offside & nearside rear tyres has slight cuts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear offside + nearside tyres has slight cuts

Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,119 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear offside + nearside tyres has slight cuts

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,203 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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AK05 EZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 EZU, 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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AK05 EZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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