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AK05 PBF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,215 mi
Last recorded48,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,215 miles

both rear roll bar d-bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,013 miles

n/s door mirror outer cover broke

Fail 23 Jan 2017 40,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror outer cover broke

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,583 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint rubber bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,637 miles

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 25,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,746 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2009 15,061 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,068 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 PBF 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 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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

AK05 PBF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 PBF shows 16 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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