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DS04 MFS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 MFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,760 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,160 miles

front wipers split at ends

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,765 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,765 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,551 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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DS04 MFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS04 MFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 MFS registered?

DS04 MFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DS04 MFS safe to buy?

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