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FM05 JJV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 105,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear FOG LAMP LENS MISSING

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 83,438 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,399 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 70,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,257 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,216 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,622 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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FM05 JJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM05 JJV, 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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FM05 JJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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