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FA05 OMC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,883 mi
Last recorded268,883 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 268,883 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 268,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 254,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 254,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 238,235 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 238,234 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 221,160 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 221,158 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2015 202,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 202,196 miles

mil light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 187,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 172,767 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Feb 2013 172,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,987 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,673 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has deep cut in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,965 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2008 59,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside rear tyre slight cracked

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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FA05 OMC 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 63.2%.

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 FA05 OMC, 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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FA05 OMC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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