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FY05 TUJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,325 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front suspension arms shockers and links corroded

fuel filler neck corroded also all exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc arms / wishbones / struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,088 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

sump leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,609 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,760 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,774 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,417 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,472 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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FY05 TUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 FY05 TUJ, 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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FY05 TUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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