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DC54 DFX

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 DFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 145,531 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,106 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 137,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,969 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 133,152 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 133,083 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,752 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 128,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,263 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,445 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,801 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All four tyre are wearing on their inner and outer edges, suggest higher tyre pressures.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres arre cracking on the sidewalls

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,715 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

nearside wiper poor

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,884 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DC54 DFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC54 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC54 DFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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