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DX05 XWP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,184 mi
Last recorded153,184 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 153,184 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 153,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 152,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 147,489 miles

Nearside Front heat shield broken and in poor condition.

all exhaust supports broken or damaged, however exhaust unlikely to drop out

all front suspension arms and struts rather rusty.

front brakes have slight fluctuation and only just acceptable imbalance readings.

o/s rear tyre in excess of 10 years old.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower ball joint play

most exhaust mounts broken/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2015 135,567 miles

Exhaust supports only just good enough

Front brake application only just good enough.

sump leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2015 135,567 miles

Exhaust supports only just good enough

Front brake application only just good enough.

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/S requires new bulb holder, working for MOT by wedging bulb in wiring (1.1.C.1a)

sump leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2014 120,795 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Sump leaking badly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,795 miles

Sump leaking badly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,298 miles

Obvious signs of heat applied to the track rod ends does not appear to have been excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Obvious signs of heat applied to the track rod ends does not appear to have been excessive

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,456 miles

Offside mirror slightly lose.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,456 miles

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

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

Offside mirror slightly lose.

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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DX05 XWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DX05 XWP, 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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DX05 XWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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