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AP05 OZL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,245 miles

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,245 miles

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,276 miles

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 74,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Light backing broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,863 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 68,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,086 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear disc has had excessive heat applied

Fail 29 Jan 2016 58,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear disc has had excessive heat applied

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,856 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,856 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,424 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in tread.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in tread.

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

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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AP05 OZL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP05 OZL, 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 AP05 OZL registered?

AP05 OZL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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