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DY55 OBA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 92,893 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,931 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,913 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 76,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,176 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,035 miles

both rear 195/60/15H tyres starting to perish on shoulders

Fail 4 Sep 2010 25,035 miles

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

both rear 195/60/15H tyres starting to perish on shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 21,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 15,526 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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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