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FJ55 HZM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,590 mi
Last recorded203,590 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 203,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 203,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 188,570 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 188,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 172,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 160,733 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 160,709 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside steering rack-end balljoint worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 152,058 miles

exhaust deteriorating

offside steering rack end balljoint worn

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 152,058 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

exhaust deteriorating

offside steering rack end balljoint worn

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 141,815 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2013 141,771 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2013 141,734 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 118,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,154 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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FJ55 HZM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ55 HZM, 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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FJ55 HZM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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