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FJ55 XVZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded covered in greese

Offside Front brake pipe corroded covered in grease

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded covered in greese

nsr osr suspension mountings corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/Differential mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/Differential mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,919 miles

Fuel cap cover release cable stretched

Quad bike sized no. plate fitted to the front

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear inner wings are corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,919 miles

Fuel cap cover release cable stretched

Quad bike sized no. plate fitted to the front

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

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear inner wings are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,881 miles

Motorcycle/quad sized number plate fitted to the front

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear inner wings are corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Motorcycle/quad sized number plate fitted to the front

The o/s/f and both main brake pipes are corroded

The rear inner wings are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,945 miles

The o/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,945 miles

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

The o/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 29,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,031 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,023 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,224 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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 XVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XVZ, 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 FJ55 XVZ registered?

FJ55 XVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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