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CA05 LSD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

296,938 mi
Last recorded296,938 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LSD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 296,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember is corroded

nearside rear wheel is slightly binding

vehicle underside, suspension & braking components are corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2015 296,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember is corroded

nearside rear wheel is slightly binding

vehicle underside, suspension & braking components are corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 295,852 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front exhaust hanger is corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn on edge

nearside rear wheel is slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 295,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front exhaust hanger is corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn on edge

nearside rear wheel is slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 293,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 293,199 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket, before cat, part broken

petrol container in the boot was on its side & leaking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 283,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

SRS light staying on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2012 283,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

SRS light staying on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 270,498 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 270,498 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 225,660 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 224,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 174,693 miles

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

front screen cracked in o/side lower corner

Pass 30 Jun 2008 119,782 miles

front number plate cracked and becoming obscured

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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CA05 LSD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA05 LSD, 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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CA05 LSD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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