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AK05 VXC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 131,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,022 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 122,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rearmost exhaust mounting has broken off, system is adequately supported further along.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rearmost exhaust mounting has broken off, system is adequately supported further along.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,877 miles

all four discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 73,774 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 64,065 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,065 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 56,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 56,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,152 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 VXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

AK05 VXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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