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GF05 ZZE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,337 mi
Last recorded102,337 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,337 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)

rear exhaust mounting slightly insecure

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,337 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

rear exhaust mounting slightly insecure

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,423 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,423 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,773 miles

nearside rear body lens broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,747 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,635 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,595 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,383 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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GF05 ZZE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF05 ZZE, 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 GF05 ZZE registered?

GF05 ZZE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 ZZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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