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DY55 XTJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,777 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower under body pillar a corroded( lower behind wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch pillar c (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower under body pillar a corroded( lower behind wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tow bar slightly obscuring number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 86,206 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake disc red as if has been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,534 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,035 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 45,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2014 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2013 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 42,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,895 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 35,824 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,238 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 30,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,305 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 XTJ 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 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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

DY55 XTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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