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DY05 RJJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,232 mi
Last recorded63,232 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,232 miles

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

offside front tyre void of tread at inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 60,515 miles

Offside Front tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,668 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has slight damage at offside lower corner

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,375 miles

windscreen cracked at offside lower corner

Pass 24 May 2011 37,683 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,139 miles

4mm max on both front tyres.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak fron engine area on off side front .

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 21,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 RJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY05 RJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 RJJ registered?

DY05 RJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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