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FL05 CXH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,416 miles

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

all front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

all steel brake pipes corroding

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,487 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

front roll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,487 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

front roll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,283 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,740 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,828 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,522 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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FL05 CXH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL05 CXH, 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 FL05 CXH registered?

FL05 CXH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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