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DK55 XPT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,629 mi
Last recorded83,629 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner / mudflap insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,626 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack in zone A swept area greater than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner / mudflap insecure, fouling wheel

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,488 miles

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

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

surface corrosion everywhere underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting broken

surface corrosion every where

Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,137 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion every where

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips next to each other in zone A less than 10mm each (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour fitted with blue bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour fitted with blue bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips next to each other in zone A less than 10mm each (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,561 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,773 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,746 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside track rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Rear number plate lights incorrect colour (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wishbone arms corroded rusty

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

n/s/r shocker corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2014 50,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,680 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 43,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2012 36,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,648 miles

front brake disc's badly corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DK55 XPT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK55 XPT, 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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DK55 XPT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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