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DE55 YHU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and oil filter heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 92,216 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and oil filter heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,837 miles

Both Front Disc`s Have Corroded Lip On Inside

Both Rear Discs Are Pitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R & N/S/F Tyres Are Very Badly Perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 84,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Both Front Disc`s Have Corroded Lip On Inside

Both Rear Discs Are Pitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R & N/S/F Tyres Are Very Badly Perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,441 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,441 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nsr tyre wall starting to perish

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 45,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nsr tyre wall starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 24,155 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,152 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 YHU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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