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FH05 CMU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,617 mi
Last recorded88,617 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin application uneven and nearside has slight judder (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and has nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear/play in steering rack end joint o/s

Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,367 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear/play in steering rack end joint o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,111 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,110 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,972 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,551 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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FH05 CMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH05 CMU, 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 FH05 CMU registered?

FH05 CMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is FH05 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 CMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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