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DV55 MRY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 102,021 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,417 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,417 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective all studs and fixings heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

oil leak in sump area

Fail 5 May 2019 78,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective all studs and fixings heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak in sump area

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,877 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 May 2016 48,351 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise front brake pads worn low.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,771 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads getting low

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 21 Oct 2015 43,767 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads getting low

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,571 miles

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

exhaust front pipe flex corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion

front cross member corroded

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,852 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,546 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm on both edges

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,518 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2011 24,518 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,041 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,918 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,918 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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DV55 MRY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 MRY, 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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DV55 MRY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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