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FM54 HYN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HYN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 147,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,428 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper struts under bonnet (top of turrets) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places underneath of car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

various suspension components corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper struts under bonnet (top of turrets) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places underneath of car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

various suspension components corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,401 miles

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

Lower slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,659 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 84,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel cover poorly fitted and loose.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,662 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering wheel cover poorly fitted and loose.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 61,813 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,381 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,891 miles

22% front brake imbalance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,169 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,810 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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FM54 HYN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FM54 HYN, 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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FM54 HYN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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