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DE55 WYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,561 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,877 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,094 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,402 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear seat belts not on show and cannot carry out seat belt inspection

slight damage to nearside front tyre (outer edge)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,926 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall torn

nearside wiper split

rear fog lamp lens cracked

rear seat belts not tested due to items across seats

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,766 miles

damage to offside rear foglamp lens

rear seatblts not fully checked due to load (webbing).

slight damage to nearside front wing and door panels.

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

DE55 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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