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GV05 WBG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,297 mi
Last recorded168,297 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 168,297 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,915 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 123,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,251 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,998 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,962 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 15,515 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GV05 WBG, 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 GV05 WBG registered?

GV05 WBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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