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CP55 PHY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,991 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,542 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,126 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,209 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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CP55 PHY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP55 PHY, 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 CP55 PHY registered?

CP55 PHY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is CP55 PHY safe to buy?

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