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DA05 LFY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 LFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,426 miles

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

Front Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Aug 2021 110,420 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded

Front strut/shock absorber casing heavily corroded nearside & offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess heavily corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,517 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,734 miles

front cross member corroded

rear both tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,539 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,396 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,515 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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DA05 LFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFY, 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 DA05 LFY registered?

DA05 LFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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