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EK05 UJL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,770 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 82,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 76,194 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,084 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,084 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 63,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,159 miles

o/s front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 36,430 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and slight damage to tread

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,477 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)

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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EK05 UJL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK05 UJL, 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 EK05 UJL registered?

EK05 UJL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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