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CP55 HWL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 118,239 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Rear floor and sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,393 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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CP55 HWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP55 HWL, 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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CP55 HWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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