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CA05 LSF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexy rear joint fractured and blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

*Fuel filler flap (door) damaged and difficult to open.*

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Front brake pads worn low.

N/s inner washer jet missing screen.

Wear/play both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,073 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder and near legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,776 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,776 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,635 miles

All anti roll bar link rod bushes perish cracked.

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front flexy to cat exhaust pipe heat shield breaking up.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

*Front wipers smear.*

All anti roll bar link rod bushes perish cracked.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front flexy to cat exhaust pipe heat shield breaking up.

O/s wiper split.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,916 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perished and cracked.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,072 miles

Front chassis cross-member corroded

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,783 miles

Exhaust front flexy breaking up

Front chassis cross member corroded

Imbalance rear brakes

N/s wiper judders

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,304 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,304 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and low tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,801 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 39,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,716 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but not excessive

Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,882 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CA05 LSF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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