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CA05 XHH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 119,509 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 119,509 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged All rear pipes corroding (7.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in light but has good beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 109,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged All rear pipes corroding (7.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in light but has good beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

PARKBRAKE JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA WHEN APPLIED WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,138 miles

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,289 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 40,288 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,518 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,518 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XHH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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