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DY05 VBB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower rad support corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

brake disc dust covers corroded

under car and some suspension componants corroded in places

Fail 3 Mar 2020 114,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower rad support corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

brake disc dust covers corroded

under car and some suspension componants corroded in places

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded

Rear brake dust cover corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some under car componants rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded

Rear brake dust cover corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some under car componants rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,057 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member /brake disc covers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,050 miles

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member /brake disc covers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,813 miles

BRAKE DISC COVERS CORRODED

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 290,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,413 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 VBB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 DY05 VBB, 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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DY05 VBB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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