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EJ55 VLA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,648 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked and n/s/r tyre balding on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,648 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked and n/s/r tyre balding on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,107 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,107 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,001 miles

2 very small chips in zone A of windscreen

cut in O/S/F tyre but NOT down to cord

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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EJ55 VLA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ55 VLA, 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 EJ55 VLA registered?

EJ55 VLA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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