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DU55 OAV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,919 mi
Last recorded129,919 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,919 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive corrosion to front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 129,917 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive corrosion to front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,452 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 124,452 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust mounting detrated but is supported

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deterioration to the rear nearside tyre

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,622 miles

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 94,114 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,778 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 81,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,764 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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DU55 OAV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU55 OAV, 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 DU55 OAV registered?

DU55 OAV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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