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DN05 CWO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 98,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to all suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 96,166 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 93,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 93,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S.F and O.S.F perishing and starting too split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S.R and O.S.R perishing and starting too split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 85,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,226 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,200 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 22 Apr 2013 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,977 miles

n/s rear fog light lense cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,101 miles

split in n/s rear lense fitted in rear bumper

Pass 13 May 2010 31,278 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 24,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 18,993 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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DN05 CWO 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 69.6%.

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 DN05 CWO, 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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DN05 CWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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