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DY55 UXF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,017 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Off side rear wheel has a slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement recommended (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,017 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Off side rear wheel has a slight bind

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement recommended (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,839 miles

child seats fitted rear x2

nsf /osf coil springs corroding

nsf /osf suspension prescribed areas starting to corrode not considerd weak

nsr tyre under inflated

osr brake pad wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades split

Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,416 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 6,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXF, 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 DY55 UXF registered?

DY55 UXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 UXF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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