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FM05 OHW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front x member and rad mount corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front x member and rad mount corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,185 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,759 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,812 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,402 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,800 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 OHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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