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FL55 YVV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,523 mi
Last recorded153,523 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,460 miles

Both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

Front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Showing white light (1.3.2e)

Both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

Front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,259 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,333 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,957 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 30,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,566 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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FL55 YVV 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 FL55 YVV, 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 FL55 YVV registered?

FL55 YVV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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