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GP05 VUU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,030 mi
Last recorded154,030 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 154,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 145,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,383 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box clamps worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,383 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend replacing. 195/60/r15-88v (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust back box clamps worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,135 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,828 miles

front fog lamp body loose

slight play in nearside rear roll bar bush

Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front fog lamp body loose

slight play in nearside rear roll bar bush

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,479 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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GP05 VUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP05 VUU, 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 GP05 VUU registered?

GP05 VUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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