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DG05 FFZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 96,021 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,804 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre (inner edge)

deep cut in o/s/f tyre (outer edge)

deep cut in o/s/r tyre (inner edge)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

deep cut in n/s/r tyre (inner edge)

deep cut in o/s/f tyre (outer edge)

deep cut in o/s/r tyre (inner edge)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,703 miles

O/S wiper blade split at ends.

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,099 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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DG05 FFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DG05 FFZ, 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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DG05 FFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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