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DE55 JHY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor exhaust leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,014 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,718 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 78,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,361 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 69,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 66,891 miles

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

front brake pads worn ,offside brake slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2016 63,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,044 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,693 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,486 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 JHY 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 83.3%.

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 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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

DE55 JHY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 JHY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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