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CP55 ZYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,590 mi
Last recorded40,590 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,590 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,940 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,210 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,488 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,761 miles

rear pads appear very low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 19,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear pads appear very low

Fail 31 Dec 2009 15,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 14,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,369 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

CP55 ZYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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