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FV54 UJW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,873 miles

Exhaust corroded

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,634 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,041 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,752 miles

Front engine oil sump corroded but not leaking oil

Offside Front wing mirror cracked but not affecting view to the rear

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,507 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,123 miles

drivers wing mirror glass cracked but still able to see out of it

front and rear disks corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

drivers wing mirror glass cracked but still able to see out of it

front and rear disks corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,064 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front tyres starting to perrish and crack in treads

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,734 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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FV54 UJW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV54 UJW, 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 FV54 UJW registered?

FV54 UJW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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