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DU05 HVW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,961 mi
Last recorded161,961 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 161,961 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ( Trailing arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 161,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ( Trailing arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,098 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 94,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,236 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 82,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,696 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 38,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DU05 HVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DU05 HVW, 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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DU05 HVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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