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DU55 YFH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,150 mi
Last recorded178,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 178,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 178,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 157,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,032 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 134,031 miles

Position lamp not working front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 113,115 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,399 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,823 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 63,823 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released high level (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,579 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,428 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 28,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,542 miles

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

bonnet cable not fixed to handle

Fail 1 Dec 2010 15,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,843 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,115 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 YFH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

DU55 YFH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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