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DN54 OFX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,543 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 153,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,828 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 136,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 122,752 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,379 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,880 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,408 miles

frount tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,193 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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DN54 OFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN54 OFX, 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 DN54 OFX registered?

DN54 OFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DN54 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 OFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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