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GF55 EHJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 80,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,889 miles

front pads low

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,889 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe section, corroded heavily. (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe section, corroded heavily. (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lamp holder need further attention. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,205 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,994 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,998 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre close to limet

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,633 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres low on egdes

front pads low 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,445 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

off side rear lamp lense cracked

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,047 miles

front tyres getting low on innerand outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,757 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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GF55 EHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GF55 EHJ, 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 GF55 EHJ registered?

GF55 EHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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