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DE55 HZC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 116,922 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flex

Front x member corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front disc heat shield

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

Offside Front disc heat shield

Offside Rear disc dirt guard

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box flange area in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 101,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box flange area in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,312 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Oil sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,897 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,496 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,304 miles

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

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 HZC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE55 HZC, 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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DE55 HZC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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