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DS05 RVP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 RVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 45,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 41,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 27,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,640 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is showing signs of structure failure on the outside shoulder

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,834 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,354 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 16,308 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,102 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 14,102 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,755 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS05 RVP, 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 DS05 RVP registered?

DS05 RVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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