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AK05 MTJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,764 miles

Coolant leak RAD AND OFFSIDE OF ENGINE AREA ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured END LINK (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak RAD AND OFFSIDE OF ENGINE AREA ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,504 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT,BALD ON INNER EDGE. 195/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT !!!!!!! worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,282 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

inner rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,396 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

inner rear brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,080 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,016 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 MTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK05 MTJ, 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 AK05 MTJ registered?

AK05 MTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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