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FE55 ZSZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,604 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 116,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 87,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,393 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,300 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,300 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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FE55 ZSZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZSZ, 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 FE55 ZSZ registered?

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

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