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AK55 LYG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s front steering rack tie rod

Fail 17 Nov 2020 138,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in o/s front steering rack tie rod

Pass 11 Nov 2019 134,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in o/s rack tie rod

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,197 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,060 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,819 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 82,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,890 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,739 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,002 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,049 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,472 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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AK55 LYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 AK55 LYG, 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 AK55 LYG registered?

AK55 LYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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