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AK55 WGG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,966 mi
Last recorded198,966 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WGG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 198,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides All (Nearside + Offside) (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Nearside + Offside) (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 190,095 miles

Engine MGT light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 190,088 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine MGT light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 174,963 miles

N/S/R Wheel Arch slightly rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 149,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,345 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 131,345 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,358 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2011 122,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 105,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WGG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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