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DF05 EGE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,425 mi
Last recorded131,425 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,425 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 131,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,430 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 121,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,439 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,601 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

different size tyre fitterd to rear of car

exhaust flexie pipe poor

o/s/r tyre poor

oil sump corroded

sill covers fitterd

Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,105 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

different size tyre fitterd to rear of car

exhaust flexie pipe poor

o/s/r tyre poor

oil sump corroded

sill covers fitterd

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,859 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 65,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,297 miles

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

nsr tyre worn out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,777 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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DF05 EGE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF05 EGE, 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 DF05 EGE registered?

DF05 EGE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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