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FM05 YTA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,248 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust system

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Aug 2014 105,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking with age

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking with age

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,342 miles

Advise engine man light on

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 94,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise engine man light on

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,674 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,151 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

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 YTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YTA, 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 FM05 YTA registered?

FM05 YTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 YTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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