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EK55 OGB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,621 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing and splitting

Fail 13 Oct 2015 40,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing and splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,752 miles

Sill covers fitted unable to fully test outer sills.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,629 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 14,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,080 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,628 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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EK55 OGB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK55 OGB, 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 EK55 OGB registered?

EK55 OGB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 OGB safe to buy?

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