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FV05 WYK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WYK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,868 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,605 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,090 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,090 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,623 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion around the rear flange joint.

There is some very minor wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the near side.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,446 miles

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on tyre edges.

The offside front tyre starting to wear low on tyre edges.

The offside rear tyre worn very low and close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,391 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion around the flange joints at the front and rear sections.

The off side front and off side rear tyres are showing some signs of wear around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,051 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,598 miles

LH Door Mirror Glass Broken

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,070 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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FV05 WYK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 WYK, 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 FV05 WYK registered?

FV05 WYK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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