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CU05 RMY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,018 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,574 miles

Both front tyres have worn to limit on edges [195/60/15]westlake

Cycle carrier fitted to rear

Os front anti roll bar link is in very poor condition

Os front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,574 miles

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

Both front tyres have worn to limit on edges [195/60/15]westlake

Cycle carrier fitted to rear

Os front anti roll bar link is in very poor condition

Os front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,045 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Ns rear tyre has worn low

Os front tyre has worn low

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 54,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Ns rear tyre has worn low

Os front tyre has worn low

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,275 miles

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit [195/60/15h]

Rear brake discs are corroded

Wipers are smeary

Fail 7 Jun 2014 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit [195/60/15h]

Rear brake discs are corroded

Wipers are smeary

Pass 4 May 2013 39,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,972 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

tracking may be required

Fail 24 May 2012 34,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

tracking may be required

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,628 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,517 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 9,817 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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CU05 RMY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU05 RMY, 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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CU05 RMY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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