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FT55 MTU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT55 MTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers cracking (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 121,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 115,539 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,140 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FT55 MTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT55 MTU, 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 FT55 MTU registered?

FT55 MTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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