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CA05 XHR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

142,986 mi
Last recorded142,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XHR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 142,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 134,041 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

front fogs inop

rear brake discs badly pitted

suspension parts corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,041 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

front fogs inop

rear brake discs badly pitted

suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,111 miles

damage to rear bumper

engine light off at resest

exhaust rusting

rust to chassis and innersills and suspension componants

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 125,110 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to rear bumper

exhaust rusting

rust to chassis and innersills and suspension componants

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,878 miles

damage to o/s rear body

o/s rear floor rusting

rear springs and exhaust rusting

rear tyres worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,871 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s rear body

engine light on

o/s rear floor rusting

rear springs and exhaust rusting

rear tyres worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,574 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,574 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 110,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,218 miles

frt panel rusting

n/s frt tyre worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,416 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,991 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,846 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,846 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,291 miles

n/s rear tyre worn

play in n/s frt steering arm

Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,291 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn

play in n/s frt steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,747 miles

frt tyres worn on outeredges

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 XHR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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