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ET54 CWN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,145 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,145 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arb d bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play on inner rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

flexi section of exhaust splitting

osr tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in osf inner rack joint

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exh cat joint corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery has signs of corrosion around clamps

exh cat joint corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,652 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,100 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,116 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,173 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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ET54 CWN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET54 CWN, 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 ET54 CWN registered?

ET54 CWN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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