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CA05 ZXY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,720 mi
Last recorded128,720 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 128,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 126,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 126,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,814 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,452 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,618 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,408 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 ZXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

CA05 ZXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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