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DV55 MSX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,333 mi
Last recorded119,333 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by tank corroded and not fully visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general heavy surface corrosion underside body ,struts and suspension arms.

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar drop links lower bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar drop links lower bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,516 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,392 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 35,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,158 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MSX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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