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DX05 YTZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,123 mi
Last recorded248,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 248,123 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

SILLS COVERS FITED

Pass 28 May 2014 213,082 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 182,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2013 181,981 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 142,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 142,111 miles

All brake discs and pads worn

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Coil springs complete

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre perished walls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear suspension arms have slight play in bushes

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component bushes and dust covers worn and perished

Fail 4 Jun 2012 142,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All brake discs and pads worn

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Coil springs complete

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre perished walls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear suspension arms have slight play in bushes

Sill covers fitted

Suspension component bushes and dust covers worn and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 98,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,004 miles

Advise read brake discs badly pitted require changing soon

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,543 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 59,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,282 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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DX05 YTZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTZ, 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 DX05 YTZ registered?

DX05 YTZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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