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DA05 BXP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,776 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,557 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,149 miles

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

Oil leak Engine/Sump ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a repair in zone "A".

Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine/Sump ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a repair in zone "A".

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,886 miles

Sump corroded and leaking

Corrosion to subframe and suspension components

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and split on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to subframe and suspension components

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and split on inner sidewall

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,365 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 34,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake imbalance 38% adjustment or repair may be necessary

rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 26 May 2011 31,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,769 miles

both rear tyre are deteroireted

Fail 19 May 2008 21,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre are deteroireted

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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DA05 BXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA05 BXP, 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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DA05 BXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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