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DF05 OYD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,389 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,653 miles

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Front radiator support corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 56,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,456 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,924 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 13,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,384 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 7,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

DF05 OYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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