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GF05 ZZK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

194,016 mi
Last recorded194,016 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 194,016 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both inner sills corroded .

Drivers door mirror damaged close to limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 193,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both inner sills corroded .

Drivers door mirror damaged close to limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 186,961 miles

All front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded close to limit.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Fail 15 Oct 2022 186,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded close to limit.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 177,091 miles

All front steering and suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded slightly.

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 177,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

All front steering and suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded slightly.

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,125 miles

All front steering and suspension joint dust covers deteriorated close to limit.

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 170,125 miles

All front steering and suspension joint dust covers deteriorated close to limit.

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 162,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flanges coroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,077 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2018 147,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plates deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded slightly

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

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,184 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,776 miles

2) Rear antiroll bar inner bushes worn close to limit

5) Front antiroll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is perished slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,776 miles

2) Rear antiroll bar inner bushes worn close to limit

5) Front antiroll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is perished slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,947 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and worn down to limit. 1

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking. 1

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,710 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 72,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 72,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,587 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,159 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,159 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,292 miles

front wiper not cleaning screen very wel

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,586 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)

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 ZZK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 ZZK, 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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GF05 ZZK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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