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CP05 PCX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,409 mi
Last recorded50,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,409 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck holed and rotten (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

car will not start off its own battrey

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,016 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,456 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,646 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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CP05 PCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP05 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP05 PCX registered?

CP05 PCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 PCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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