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FM05 YTB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,937 miles

Front tyres scrubbed

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

Offside Rear axel bush corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 164,934 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres scrubbed

Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,414 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 153,414 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,368 miles

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

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

inner rear brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall but no cords showing!

x2 rear tyres perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,556 miles

eml warning light on

front tyres worn low and uneven on outter edges

slight play osf inner rack end ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2014 120,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml warning light on

front tyres worn low and uneven on outter edges

slight play osf inner rack end ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2013 109,666 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2013 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,580 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YTB 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 64.7%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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