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FG55 HCD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition from front rear (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,957 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

smell of fuel under car but no signs of leak during test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pie between 2 hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear brake noisy

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

smell of fuel under car but no signs of leak during test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,946 miles

Exhaust system thin

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,565 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,938 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades torn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,612 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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FG55 HCD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 HCD, 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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FG55 HCD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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