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FY55 GNU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,132 mi
Last recorded188,132 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 188,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear brake discs lipped

sills covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 179,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhuast joints corroded and deteriated

sills covers fited

Pass 15 Nov 2013 162,414 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 162,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 129,938 miles

front number plate has slight damage,cracked.

near side rear and off side rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn.

off side front tyre close to legal limit.

very slight play in off side front lower ball joint.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,254 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

paint damaged on front bumper

slight crack in front number plate

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

paint damaged on front bumper

slight crack in front number plate

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,881 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper has paint flaking off

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded (n/s/r)

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

very slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,016 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,099 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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FY55 GNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 GNU, 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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FY55 GNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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