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DS05 GHN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,807 mi
Last recorded153,807 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 153,807 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 153,807 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 145,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 130,362 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,604 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges and sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2012 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre bald on edges and sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,575 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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

Offside rear tyre wall damaged (Cut & bulge)

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

Slight brake judder from nearside front

Fail 4 Dec 2009 95,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wall damaged (Cut & bulge)

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

Slight brake judder from nearside front

Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,708 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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DS05 GHN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS05 GHN, 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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DS05 GHN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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