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EJ05 YUR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,642 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,210 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,152 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,071 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished but with no cords exposed

Pass 31 May 2013 73,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 73,231 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidw walls

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,414 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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EJ05 YUR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ05 YUR, 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 EJ05 YUR registered?

EJ05 YUR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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