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FE55 WVR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,936 mi
Last recorded73,936 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,936 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,155 miles

Rear suspension mounting area is corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension mounting area is corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,946 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake noise

exhaust detiorated

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake noise

exhaust detiorated

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,494 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts but not through to cords

rear brake discs slight scored and pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,494 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts but not through to cords

rear brake discs slight scored and pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,469 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,534 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 25,324 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FE55 WVR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE55 WVR, 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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FE55 WVR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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