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EO05 YSM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,916 mi
Last recorded137,916 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 YSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,916 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 132,976 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 125,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 125,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r baby seat fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 121,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,797 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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EO05 YSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO05 YSM, 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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EO05 YSM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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