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CW05 EBG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,046 mi
Last recorded115,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 113,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,344 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,046 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,046 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,690 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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CW05 EBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CW05 EBG, 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 CW05 EBG registered?

CW05 EBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is CW05 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 EBG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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