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EY55 XLX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,583 mi
Last recorded187,583 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 187,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking Possible ram leak (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe very corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 181,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 175,695 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 169,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 157,407 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 144,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,302 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,188 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to step on inner areas of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,038 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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EY55 XLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 XLX, 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 EY55 XLX registered?

EY55 XLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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