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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides: bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides: bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OSF INNER WING OSF FLOOR PAN OSR INNER ARCH NSR INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MAJOR LEAK AT SILENCER (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (next to fuel tank, chalked) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top mount/ inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top mount/ inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Fuel filter / breather pipes corroded and has section missing . Fuel vapour , possible risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake has very little reserve travel
Offside Rear Position light bulb out
Sump corroded and leaking oil
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls
front wiper blades split at the ends but still clearing the screen
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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DG55 EHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 DG55 EHD, 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 DG55 EHD registered?
DG55 EHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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