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FJ55 ZXZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,211 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly slight brake judder under braking but not severe (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,490 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,615 miles

advise to have tracking checked due to wear on front tyres

all tyres just on or just over legal limit strong advise to change all four tyres

rear brake discs showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,879 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ55 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

FJ55 ZXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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