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FP05 YTF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,300 mi
Last recorded16,300 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 16,300 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre badly cracked/split

Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 15,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 15,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear number plate faded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 14,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,191 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,641 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 10,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,211 miles

both front tyers spliting in tred n/s resr 195/50/16

Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,211 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyers spliting in tred n/s resr 195/50/16

Pass 22 May 2012 7,758 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracking in tread 195/50/16v

Pass 21 May 2011 7,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,710 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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FP05 YTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP05 YTF, 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 FP05 YTF registered?

FP05 YTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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