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CX05 XNF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,540 mi
Last recorded82,540 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,540 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OIL SUMP LEAKING

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OIL SUMP LEAKING

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,358 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,597 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,739 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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CX05 XNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc 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 CX05 XNF, 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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CX05 XNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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