MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (Inner tie rods) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill area both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (Inner tie rods) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Around Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill area both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link has broken (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine sump pan corroded
outer sidewalls on front tyres cracked
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear 195/60/15H tyres starting to perish on shoulders
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
both rear 195/60/15H tyres starting to perish on shoulders
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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DY55 OBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DY55 OBA, 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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DY55 OBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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