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AU05 XTM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,542 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image out of shape, possible new bulb required (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Nearside rear has a 60 ratio( which is the same as the front) and the offside rear has 65 ratio (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear of center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroding and worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various levels of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, either outside prescribed areas or not deemed excessive, front lower cross member, both inner sills at rear, inner wheel arch/sill ends at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,412 miles

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,412 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,402 miles

front tyres low

fuel pipes had repair

Fail 4 Nov 2017 117,375 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has a leak (7.3.A.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres low

fuel pipes had repair

Fail 24 Oct 2017 117,365 miles

Emissions not tested major leak at front (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Advise car not to be driven (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes have been temp repaired

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 108,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,751 miles

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

n/s/r brake hanging on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper splitting

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,820 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,378 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,488 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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AU05 XTM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU05 XTM, 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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AU05 XTM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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