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GV55 SYF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 SYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,171 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 69,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working repaired broken bulb holder (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate replaced dark blue LED with white bulb (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,325 miles

Central Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,939 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,434 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,661 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,661 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,893 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 13,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,918 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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GV55 SYF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV55 SYF, 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 GV55 SYF registered?

GV55 SYF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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