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GV05 VYM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,092 miles

offside rear tyre surface cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,087 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,890 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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GV05 VYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 VYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 VYM registered?

GV05 VYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is GV05 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 VYM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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