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AK55 WGF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,998 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 102,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,753 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 83,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside of radiator support panel corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 74,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside of radiator support panel corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,166 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 26,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,078 miles

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

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 WGF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGF, 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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AK55 WGF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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