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EO55 XJZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 133,703 miles

Emissions not tested Ex leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front beam assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,264 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 123,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also severely perished! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear shockobsorbers are showing signs of slight wear

Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (crossmember) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear shockobsorbers are showing signs of slight wear

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,939 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front x member and subframe slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,486 miles

fuel filler corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,202 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

replacement of offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,689 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,817 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,782 miles

n/s/r damper slight leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

inner faces of both front brake discs starting to pitt

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EO55 XJZ 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 68.4%.

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 EO55 XJZ, 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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EO55 XJZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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