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DY55 RWL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced taped /secured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper /trailing both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 102,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tailgate light loose taped/bumper loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has reserve travel

underbody general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 99,993 miles

General corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,356 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake lever has reserve travel

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s repeater lens missing

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s repeater lens missing

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,250 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,637 miles

Nearside Rear d bush has slight play

both front tyres void of any tread on edge

front chassis rail corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear d bush has slight play

both front tyres void of any tread on edge

front chassis rail corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,727 miles

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

Nearside wiper rubber split

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake back plates have surface corrosion

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,046 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 55,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,215 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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DY55 RWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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