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DU55 RHK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,090 mi
Last recorded49,090 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,306 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 41,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,279 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust flange has slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 37,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,903 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,149 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,062 miles

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

engine light is on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,451 miles

Engine light on.

Long travel on handbrake.

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

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 RHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

DU55 RHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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