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FG05 OBR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,679 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,084 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,950 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 85,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,134 miles

travel in handbrake lever

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes juddering slightly

one bulb inop in n/s/r side light

rear brake pads/discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,132 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes juddering slightly

one bulb inop in n/s/r side light

rear brake pads/discs worn

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,270 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,918 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,301 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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FG05 OBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG05 OBR, 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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FG05 OBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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