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CA05 ZYE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,281 mi
Last recorded194,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 194,281 miles

Front n/s/lower ball joint don't appear to be the correct part (factor part) as some of the shank of the ball joint is exposed. However, no movement detected.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2014 193,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S steering rack gaiter twisted

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2013 176,912 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 176,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 147,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake master cylinder damp

Fail 16 Oct 2012 147,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder damp

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2012 140,981 miles

exhaust centre bent

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 125,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 94,666 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing this

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,666 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing this

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,797 miles

n/s wiperblade split

Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s wiperblade split

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 ZYE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

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

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