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CK05 CBU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,313 mi
Last recorded135,313 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 CBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 135,288 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,801 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 115,801 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 105,494 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance by rad mounting and gear box cross member area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 95,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,476 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,349 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,925 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,794 miles

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

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

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

glass in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

glass in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,572 miles

7 pin trailer plug not working

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,487 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 45,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,735 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,045 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 20 Mar 2008 23,867 miles

rear tyre edges worn

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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CK05 CBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK05 CBU, 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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CK05 CBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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