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FX55 ZNL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,757 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front cross member/radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded. N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damaged. Covered in tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,817 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area. Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area. Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 83,817 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area. Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area. Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,740 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,751 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre and alloy wheel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,863 miles

Front crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole just starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding osr brake and corrosion/pitting on edge section of disc

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,779 miles

slight binding osr brake and corrosion/pitting on edge section of disc

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,981 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,507 miles

n/s/f caliper damp

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 31,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,165 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,427 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 18,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,928 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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FX55 ZNL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX55 ZNL, 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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FX55 ZNL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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