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CA05 PCF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,525 miles

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

drive belt frayed

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

drive belt frayed

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,537 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,749 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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CA05 PCF 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 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 CA05 PCF, 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 CA05 PCF registered?

CA05 PCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CA05 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 PCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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