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EK55 YME

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,547 miles

All exhaust joints in poor condition

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Rear antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,310 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,210 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,017 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust joint in slightly poor condition

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

sump corroded and has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,733 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,733 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,307 miles

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,306 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,465 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side outer door handle damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,464 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side outer door handle damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning light stays on

nearside rear door handle damaged

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 YME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YME, 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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EK55 YME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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