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DE55 MOA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,917 mi
Last recorded160,917 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2019 160,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 135,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 135,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 123,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 123,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,071 miles

Both front tyres just legal 1.6mm, recommend immediate change!!!!!!

Exhaust system corroding, and front support bracket loose, and rattling, but exhaust still secure

Heavy corrosion on front cross member-radiator support, but not structural at time of M.O.T

Heavy rust on front and rear suspension components

Heavy rusting on front and rear chassis sections

Rust and Wear on front and rear brake disc's

Rusting on front floors, and inner sills

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,661 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,025 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,187 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 MOA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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