MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S rear bouncing (35%) (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front radiator mount panel/centre cross member heavily corroding on surface
Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel filler pipes/neck corroding
outer sills have cover fitted and unable to fully inspect
slightly long brake pedal travel
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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FA05 XGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 XGZ, 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 FA05 XGZ registered?
FA05 XGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 August 2005.
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