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FD55 FHT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,711 mi
Last recorded186,711 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 186,711 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and bottom arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 185,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm boots both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 183,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked can still be read (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 183,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked can still be read (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 171,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 171,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 134,830 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 121,698 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre deteriorating

Fail 20 Sep 2013 121,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/front tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,584 miles

Battery loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 109,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,517 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 103,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FHT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD55 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

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

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