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FD55 WFJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,672 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside inner rack jount

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside inner rack jount

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,209 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Items removed from drivers view

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet safety catch is seized

Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet safety catch is seized

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,467 miles

n/s % o/s/f roll bar link rubbers deterioating

r/o/s & r/n/s tyres - inner edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrision on under body

washer jet slighty poor

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,748 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,333 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake discs all round have surface rust

nearside front tyre soft

slight brake judder fronts

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 WFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD55 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

FD55 WFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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