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CA05 ZYG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,928 mi
Last recorded137,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,928 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight run out on n/s/f brake disc

Fail 21 Jul 2021 133,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight run out on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,675 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,675 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,639 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,404 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,024 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 ZYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

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

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