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DF05 ETD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 ETD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet blocked (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Enging management lamp illuminated

Offside Front Slight play in rack arm

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 109,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,926 miles

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer shoulder

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,092 miles

oil level low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,989 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 45,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,636 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 ETD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

DF05 ETD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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