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FD55 FHP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,188 mi
Last recorded120,188 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FHP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Mar 2023 120,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,473 miles

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,858 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,858 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,842 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,987 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,603 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,632 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating throughout

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,029 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,479 miles

advise fog lamp unit has been damaged

advise front wiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

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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FD55 FHP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD55 FHP, 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 FD55 FHP registered?

FD55 FHP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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