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CE05 MWJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,201 miles

Offside Front slight binding on off side front brake

Fail 24 Jul 2023 76,200 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded to within 30 cm of subframe mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded to within 30 cm of subframe mounting and pedals (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front o/s/f brake tight unable to fully test wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2022 75,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights fogged UV (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill immediately behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill immediately behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,943 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box rearmost support fractured but box still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support panel heavily corroded but not reducing rigidity or risking components becoming detached. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (age and UV damage) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked but operating efficiently (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drag link rubber bushes cracked but operating well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing evidence of cracking but not to fabric (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked but operating efficiently (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drag link rubber bushes cracked but operating well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres showing evidence of cracking but not to fabric (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion radiator support crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,148 miles

front cross member corroding under radiator but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,657 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,286 miles

gash n/s/r tyre outer wall

slight scoring o/s/r disc

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,739 miles

exhaust joints & pipes rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,452 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 32,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,058 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,259 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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CE05 MWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE05 MWJ, 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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CE05 MWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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