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FL05 RVZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 RVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs slitghtly corroded

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Exhaust front flexiable joint deteriorated

Movement in parking brake lever

N/s/r brake disc discoloured

Slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar 'D' bush

Strong advise. Both front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,649 miles

Both rear tyres perished / irregular tread wear

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

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

N/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated, but not reulting in excessive movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished / irregular tread wear

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

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

N/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated, but not reulting in excessive movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion / rear coil springs corroded / handbrake high

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight underbody corrosion / rear coil springs corroded / handbrake high

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,967 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,371 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 RVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

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

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