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FE05 GXN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,281 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,270 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,188 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 91,188 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,410 miles

Exhaust & fixings corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust shroud broken.

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,942 miles

Exhaust & fixings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 88,942 miles

Exhaust & fixings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,344 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front lower cross member corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,823 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front lower cross member corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion forming on front lower cross member

rear exhaust box deteriorated

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,056 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)

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,298 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,482 miles

n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge just outside testable area

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,327 miles

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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FE05 GXN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FE05 GXN, 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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FE05 GXN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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