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DY05 RHX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,465 mi
Last recorded96,465 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,465 miles

both rear discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,031 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,919 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,457 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,312 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,015 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,033 miles

001.Near side door mirror damaged. 002.Outer tread edge wear on near side rear tyre. 003 **Near side front tyre worn close to legal minimum tread depth**. 004 Gearbox oil leak. 005 Engine oil level low. 006 Wear clip missing on off side rear brake pa

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,812 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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DY05 RHX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY05 RHX, 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 DY05 RHX registered?

DY05 RHX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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