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DE55 HXP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,744 mi
Last recorded117,744 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,744 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,716 miles

sump has slight oil leak due to corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,322 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 102,320 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 85,547 miles

CD choice poor

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight Oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,317 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,791 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,325 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,928 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 32,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,578 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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DE55 HXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 HXP, 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 DE55 HXP registered?

DE55 HXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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