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DY05 VNN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,190 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,352 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 126,350 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,209 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,705 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,375 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,473 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,730 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,610 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 VNN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

DY05 VNN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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